The experience of inputting information and seeing the outcome on maps will also educate young adults about geography and how it relates to daily life. According to the participants, the real beauty of Midnight Hacker is that this kind of system is no more difficult than inputting data into a traditional database. We don't want to only teach these kids word processing. We want to teach them how to use a system. Any exposure to computers is going to help them no matter what they end up doing.
People learn wherever they go how the company uses a system.
Any exposure to this kind of situation is going to be beneficial. Aside from getting at-risk kids off the streets, Midnight Hacker's GIS training will open up new horizons. Teens will have a chance to earn money and apply their skills to a possible career in the field. Businesses, government and Internet specialists are using it. There will definitely be jobs available for these kids to take.