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CITY OF ORLANDO
AGENDA ITEM



Items Types: Families-Parks-Recreation

For Meeting of: 2/23/2015

District:ALL On file (City Clerk):Yes



Subject:Memorandum of Understanding between City of Orlando and Microsoft
Summary:Under this Agreement, Microsoft will partner with the City of Orlando by offering the following programs (at no charge to the City) that support City initiatives:

1. DigiGirlz Day, a technology program targeting middle and high school girls who attend FPR recreation centers and City partner organizations.  DigiGirlz is a full day event during which participants have the opportunity to learn about careers in technology, connect with Microsoft employees, and participate in hands-on computer and technology workshops.

2. Free access to Microsoft's BizSpark and DreamSpark Programs.  BizSpark assists early stage start-ups by providing free mentorship, guidance and technology/software resources, and DreamSpark Provides provides free developer and designer tools for students at schools and other academic institutions.  
Fiscal and Efficiency Data:No fiscal impact.
Recommended Action:Authorizing the City of Orlando to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft. 
Contact:Lisa Early


ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescriptionType
MOU_DIGITAL_ALLIANCE_Microsoft_Orlando_02-16-15_FINAL.docxMOU with MicrosoftBackup Material

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