Hennepin Technical College Graphic Design Students
Create Website for A-List Youth Organization
March 13, 2010
BROOKLYN PARK, MINN. – A group of students in the Graphic Design program at Hennepin Technical College’s Brooklyn Park campus have been volunteering their time and creative skills to design a web site for the A-List, an organization for youth in Brooklyn Park. The web site (thealistyouth.org) will highlight the organization’s mission of providing a platform for all youth to achieve their dreams in the fields of entrepreneurship, education and personal growth by serving as a link between youth, businesses and colleges. The A-List offers a safe environment for youth to find employment, do homework or just hang out with friends. The organization also plans to host talent shows for aspiring performers.
“The HTC students have been really dedicated to this project,” said Linda Valentine, HTC Graphic Design instructor. “It’s strictly on a volunteer basis, so they don’t earn college credit, but it’s great experience for them and a nice piece to add to their portfolio.” Valentine especially appreciated the leadership roles of Michelle Heil, web designer; Nate Geier, Flash designer; Christie Calin, print media lead, and Andrew Heimbuch, photographer. In addition to the web site, the HTC students will also be designing brochures, posters and other printed materials for the A-List.
Hennepin Technical College (www.hennepintech.edu) is Minnesota’s largest technical college, serving more than 10,000 students at campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie and a Customized Training Center in Plymouth. HTC offers more than 45 programs of study, leading to certificates, diplomas, an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. The college offers many evening and weekend classes, as well as online courses, to accommodate students’ schedules. To learn more, visit www.hennepintech.edu or call (952) 995-1300.
HTC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system comprised of 32 universities and community and technical colleges serving the higher education needs of Minnesota. The system serves about 240,000 students per year in credit-based courses and an additional 30,000 students in non-credit courses.
CONTACT: Linda Valentine, 763-488-2609, lvalentine@hennepintech.edu or Jared Laabs, 952-995-1444, jlaabs@hennepintech.edu