Applicant Consent & Waiver Agreement

CONNECT-IT 360 - Connect-IT 360 is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization focused on bridging the skill gap between education and business. With its award-winning program, “Next Gen Tech 360”, we are looking to develop and grow communities across the country to prepare our youth to succeed in the new economy.

NEXT GEN TECH 360 (NGT360) - NGT360’s focus is to teach the next generation essential skills to be prepared for the workforce by providing expertise from business community mentors teaching students’ industry best demonstrated practices. Next Gen Tech 360 formally know as, “Next Generation Tech” out of the Pinellas Education th Foundation, has extended into the Tampa Bay and is now in its 6 season providing this unique proven program.

NGT360 BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS – NGT360 Business Mentors, Speakers and Judges represent diversified business verticals and job domains across the Tampa Bay area to provide a well-rounded understanding of the world of Technology for students.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT - Anyone associated with the CONNECT-IT 360 subsidiary; event or program is expected to:

Behave in a mature and respectful way that emphasizes the value of others and respects individuals and the community.
Ensure the safety of all participants by following established protocols at all our events and programs.
Refrain from any acts of bullyi ng, harassment, profane or insulting language, or any form of actual, threatened or implied violence.
Report any unsafe or threatening conduct to organizers or other relevant program supervisors.
Anyone in violation of our Code of Conduct may be asked to leave an event or program.

Connect-IT 360 is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of professionalism, diversity and inclusion in all our programs. We embrace and encourage differences in race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, income or any other characteristics that make our program participants unique. Our Next Gen Tech 360 program is guided by the enclosed Code of Conduct, by which all participants, from adults to students, as well as volunteers, speakers and judges, are expected to abide.

CONNECT-IT 360 agrees to the participation of the individual who has signed up to be involved in the Next Gen Tech 360 program as a participant, in accordance with terms of this Agreement. In this Agreement, “we” or “us” means CONNECT-IT 360 and “you” or “I” means the Participant and his/her Parent/Guardian.

The undersigned known as the Parent/Gardian First Name* Last Name* of the participant First Name* Last Name* who is an applicant in the Next Gen Tech 360 program.

Consent, Waiver of Liability & Media Release:

CONSENT - The undersigned, consents and fully accepts and assume all risks and opportunities associated with their student participating in the Next Gen Tech 360 program, events and/or activities and assumes all responsibility for any loss, liability, damage or expense, whenever arising or discovered, and for any claim or demand on account of, or relating to any loss or damage (of whatever extent or nature

WAIVER OF LIABILITY - The undersigned, individually hereby releases, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Connect-IT 360, their administrators, directors, officers, agents, volunteers and employees and any other participants in the Next Gen Tech 360 programs and activities (the “Releasees”) from any liability, claims, demands, losses or damages to the undersigned however incurred or alleged to be incurred and hereby agree to indemnify the Releasees against any liability, claim, demand, loss or damage (of whatever extent or nature) on account thereof.

MEDIA RELEASE - The undersigned also hereby gives permission to Connect-IT 360 to take photographs and videos of the undersigned while their student is engaging in the Next Gen Tech 360’s workshops, events and/or activities and grant the right to edit, use and re-use said products for any and all educational, public service, or not-for-profit purposes selected by Connect-IT 360, Next Gen Tech 360 or our partner organizations. The undersign releases any and all rights, in said photographs, videos, website productions, finished pictures, reproductions or of the same in connection with such uses.The provisions of this paragraph will survive termination of this greement. understand that pursuant to Section 540.08 and Section 1002.22, Florida Statutes, written consent is required before using any student’s name or likeness in the above described manner.By signing below, I grant consent pursuant to Section 540.08(1) and Section 1022.22(3dI understand I may rescind this consent in writing, but unless I do so it will remain in effect.

Consent, Media Release, Waiver of Liability & Indemnity Agreement:

As the student parent/guardian, the undersigned has read this agreement and fully understands its terms and has signed this agreement freely and voluntarily without any inducement, assurance or guarantee of any nature and intends the undersigned's signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. The undersigned (Parent/Guardian) approves of the applicant’s participation in this funding opportunity and agrees to the terms and conditions of this agreement.

Parent/Guardian Signature Required:
Parent/Guardian Name:First Name* Last Name* Email: Email*Signature: Signature* Date: Date*

Signatures and Acknowledgements for the Next Gen Tech 360 Program:

As the student participant (the applicant) agree to followthe code of conduct and commit to the complianceof the Next Gen Tech 360 program policies to participate and finish as a finalist.

Student Acknowledgement is Required:
Student’s Name: First Name* Last Name* Email: Email*
Team Name: * Signature: Signature* Date: Date*

ConnectIT 360, 501(c3) contact: info@connectit360.org