Wisconsin high school students become certified to repair Chromebooks, saving their district time and money
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District in Wisconsin used to contract with an outside repair company to fix its constant flow of student and teacher laptops. Thanks to the Acer Repair Certification eLearning Program — an 8-week self-paced course that covers Chromebook components, quality assurance and hardware reconfiguration —high school students in the district now do repairs for 95 percent of the 5,000 Acer devices deployed in the district.
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How are students involved in Chromebook repairs?
Students at Chippewa Falls Senior High School handle 95% of the district's Chromebook repairs. They are trained through the Acer Repair Certification eLearning Program, which allows them to complete repairs that now rarely take longer than 48 hours.
What is the Acer Repair Certification eLearning Program?
The Acer Repair Certification eLearning Program is an 8-week self-paced course that covers various aspects of Chromebook repair, including components, quality assurance, and hardware reconfiguration. Students engage with videos, assessments, and gamified elements, gaining valuable skills and an industry-recognized credential.
What opportunities arise from the certification?
After becoming Acer-certified, students can pursue paid internships either at the school or in local businesses. They also have the option to take further courses at a nearby community college, allowing them to explore a career in IT or computer repair while still in high school.
Wisconsin high school students become certified to repair Chromebooks, saving their district time and money
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