ACD, The Academy for Career Development

A not-for-profit vocational school and MAR-Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (computer recycler) committed, since 1992, to providing free computer education and free computers, plus counseling and human service needs for children, teens, adults, and seniors. ACD addresses the needs for success in school and work.

Every day is Earth Day at the Academy for Career Development (ACD). Not only are computer electronic components kept out of landfills but they are recycled back into the community. ACD CommuniTech Recycling Center, a "Micosoft Authorized Refurbisher" recycles computers and gives them free to needy children, teens, adults, and seniors to help them succeed in work and school.

ACD Communitech and AmeriCorp members collect used computers, free of charge, and certify erased hard-drives according to DOD (Department of Defense) standards. Since 1992, ACD has set up over 60 Community Computer Labs and refurbished over 3,000 free computers. In addition, ACD provides free fundamental computer training and counseling.

Computer equipment can be dropped off at CommuniTech Remanufacturing Center, 420 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613. The building is behind the City Recreation Department Administration Building on the 2nd Floor. Operating Hours M-F: 8:15a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (585) 719-9992 or mmiller@acdcareers.org.

Wish List

desktop computers: functional Pentium III 800 MHz or better, 256 MB RAM, hard disk 20 GB or higher
laptop computers: functional Pentium III or better, 256 MB RAM, hard disk 20 GB or higher, with working display, battery, and power supply
computer monitors: working condition, 17-inch CRT/LCD with signal cable
keyboards and mice: standard QWERTY with PS/2 or USB connector
power cords, video cords/cables: working condition, standard types
computer speakers: working condition with cables and power supplies
DVD / CDROM units: working condition
network cards: working condition
video & sound cards: working condition

Volunteers Needed

AmeriCorps Member for NextStep: Help at-risk youth 14-17 years old with school and work. Mentor juveniles previously incarcerated.

AmeriCorps Member for HelpTech: Help train disadvantaged and disabled persons to learn and use technology skills to support computer labs and build computers.

Benefits:
- 1700 hrs: full-time service, education award of $5,350*, living allowance of $11,800
- 900 hrs: part-time service, education award of $2,675*, no living allowance
- 450 hrs: reduced part-time service, education award of $1337.50*, no living allowance
- Student loan deferment, childcare services for full-time members, "real world” work experience, health insurance for full-time members, Great resume builder
* Upon completion of service, members receive an education award that can be used to pay off student loans or for future educational expenses
Contact ACD at (585) 244-1430 or e-mail info@acdcareers.org