VisionITs major community goal is to increase the number of Women, African-American, Hispanic, and Native-American individuals in the field of Information Technology through internships, scholarships, and job opportunities.
VisionIT was born from community activities. Prior to the start of VisionIT, David H. Segura began to volunteer his time on a weekly basis, teaching youth in Detroit about the field of technology and the growing trends of the Internet. This drive of being active in the community has continued and as VisionIT has grown, so has the impact we have been able to make within the communities where we live and work. VisionIT is fully committed to young men and women from diverse communities to assist them in choosing and building their careers in the field of Information Technology.
A number of programs and initiatives our VisionIT leadership and operational teams are fully engaged in and sponsor include:
Wayne State University BizTech Summer Camp
Since 2001, in cooperation with Wayne State University's School of Business Administration and Detroit Public Schools, VisionIT is a founding sponsor of the BizTech Summer Camp. The BizTech Camp is for Detroit high school students to participate in a 10-week educational program. The classes focus on technical, business and social skill development, with a particular emphasis on technology. In addition, each student participates in a paid internship at local Detroit companies and organizations, including VisionIT. Top graduates receive a new computer. Since its inception over 261 students have completed the annual program with 100% high school graduation rate and more than 75% have enrolled in post secondary and major universities.
T-LAB
T-LAB is an innovative accelerated learning center for kindergarten to high school students based in Detroit. The center uses high end computers and interactive learning applications managed by teachers, tutors, and mentors working closely with the students. Key focus areas of study include leadership, math, language (English and Foreign Languages), science, and technology. VisionIT is one of the founding sponsors working closely with Dr. Clarence Nixon, founder and visionary of the T-LAB. Dr. Nixon is a retired corporate executive and former Chief Information Officer. VisionIT provides IT services and financial support to this program. The T-LAB has received national media coverage for this unique learning model leveraging advanced technology and proven applications for inner-city youth.
Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
Founded in 1997, the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation is a non-profit based in Southwest Detroit providing community services and programs for over 5,000 youth, adults, and families. VisionIT has provided IT services and major sponsorship at key fundraising events over many years supporting their efforts. VisionITs President, Christine Rice is also a board member of this organization assisting in strategic planning and organizational governance.
Michigan Council of Women in Technology
The Michigan Council of Women In Technology (MCWT) is the premier association for women in Michigans technology community. MCWT Foundation has specific programs for K-12 students that gain the attention of young girls to learn more about the technology field. Christine Rice, President of VisionIT has been an active member over the years as well as helping raise funds for this organization and this important initiative of increasing the number of women in the technology sector.
Hispanic IT Executive Council
Founded in late 2006, the HITEC (Hispanic IT Executive Council) is focused on increasing the number of Hispanics in the IT sector at the executive ranks (Director to CIO level). VisionIT is one of the founding sponsors and VisionIT’s CEO, David H. Segura is one of the architects behind one of the most important executive level technology organizations covering the U.S. and Latin America.