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Restoring Hope, Building Communities, and Protecting Our Planet At Alpha Sirius Re-Store, we believe in the power of community and the profound impact of giving back. Our philanthropic efforts are rooted in the principles of sustainability—restoring, reusing, and repurposing—not only to improve the lives of individuals and families but also to safeguard the planet for future generations. By embracing sustainable practices, we aim to foster both social and environmental change, ensuring that every action we take leaves a positive legacy. Supporting Communities in Need Through our dedicated re-store efforts, Alpha Sirius has provided vital support to underserved communities by offering quality, affordable furniture, appliances, and home goods to those in need. By donating a portion of our proceeds and products to local shelters, low-income families, and individuals affected by natural disasters, we are committed to ensuring that everyone has access to the basic comforts of home.
Our mission is to help communities thrive while promoting environmentally conscious practices that create long-term benefits for society as a whole. Supporting the Local Economy At Alpha Sirius Re-Store, we understand that a thriving local economy is the backbone of a sustainable and resilient community. By focusing on revitalizing small, local businesses, we empower artisans, craftspeople, and workers in our area to contribute to their own economic well-being. We prioritize sourcing materials and talent from within the community, helping to create jobs and promote economic development right where we live. Our efforts extend beyond environmental responsibility. Each piece of furniture or home good restored by local artisans at Alpha Sirius directly supports the regional economy. These skilled workers, many of whom have seen the decline of traditional industries, are given the opportunity to practice their craft while earning a fair wage. This not only sustains their livelihoods but also preserves local traditions and craftsmanship that might otherwise be lost. Moreover, we work with local suppliers for our materials, ensuring that the resources used in our restoration projects further contribute to the financial health of the region. This emphasis on “buying local” strengthens the community’s economic foundation, creating a multiplier effect as money circulates within the community. By reinvesting in the local economy, we are helping build a brighter, more prosperous future for everyone.
Environmental Stewardship Sustainability is at the core of what we do. Every item we restore and resell helps reduce waste, lessen the burden on landfills, and minimize the environmental impact of mass production. We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of “use and discard” by championing reuse and restoration, contributing to a future where resources are thoughtfully conserved, and quality goods are given a second life. By promoting the circular economy, we ensure that materials are used efficiently and remain in use for as long as possible, reducing the demand for new resources and helping to protect the Earth’s delicate ecosystems. Empowering Local Artisans and Workers We believe in the transformative power of craftsmanship. Alpha Sirius Re-Store partners with local artisans and skilled workers who breathe new life into old, worn-out furniture, turning them into beautiful, functional pieces. By doing so, we not only reduce waste but also preserve traditional craftsmanship, support the local economy, and promote ethical, sustainable production practices. Our focus on creating jobs through restoration also helps revitalize communities, empowering individuals to contribute to both the economy and the environment. Sustainability in Action: Making a Difference One Piece at a Time Every purchase made at Alpha Sirius Re-Store helps fund our philanthropic and sustainability initiatives. Whether it’s providing furniture to a family in need, funding community-based sustainability projects, or supporting disaster relief efforts, your contributions make it possible for us to continue making a meaningful impact on the lives of others and the environment. Each item restored and reused is a step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, reducing the need for new resources and protecting our planet from the harmful effects of waste. Join Us in Making an Impact Together, we can create a world where giving back and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
When you choose Alpha Sirius Re-Store, you’re not just purchasing quality products—you’re supporting a cause that makes a tangible difference in both people’s lives and the planet. By promoting sustainable living, supporting local economies, and encouraging environmentally conscious choices, we are working to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. Thank you for being a part of our mission. Let’s continue to restore, rebuild, and renew—one item, one community, one planet at a time.
Alpha Sirius Foundation (ASF) University is a community focused, Non-Profit Organization which is centered on a passion to offer solutions to the daunting global challenges. We seek to offer solutions to the problems of poverty, poor nutrition, poor access to Education and many other challenges confronting the world. Our Mission is to serve humanity and help people reach their ultimate potential. We fulfil our mission from a practical and a referral standpoint by providing services through donations and fundraising initiatives as well as establishing pipelines to other social service agencies in line with the Charitable Funds Act. W. Va. Code Ann. § 29-19- 2. We strive to provide outreach social activities that include education for underserved communities, health care to the needy, counselling programs, shelter and relocation, education services, distribution of books, food and clothing. Our organization raises funds through donations and fund-raising initiatives to conduct these outreach programs targeted for disadvantaged and underserved communities globally. As a registered organization in the State of West Virginia, our local activities are concentrated in the State of West Virginia and other parts of the United States. However Alpha Sirius Foundation also has an international outreach arm that focuses on the poorest countries in Africa.
We conduct our activities in partnership with government agencies and other private organizations to provide solutions to some of the daunting challenges that communities are facing. These challenges include those that require a sense of urgency and responsibility like access to affordable education, poverty, hunger, addiction, homelessness, pollution etc. Our intervention activities are research informed and individual outcome based. Our operations extend to all the states in America and Africa. Currently we are reaching out to offer educational resource solutions to the underserved in these regions.
We are excited to inform you that we have partnered with New York University, University of California-Berkeley, The Clinton Global Initiative, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, Amazon, Apple etc. through University of the People to offer Educational Resources, Scholarships and Grants to Outstanding African students to Study with the Alpha Sirius Foundation Online especially the underserved who can’t afford to achieve their goals of getting an affordable and accessible education. Our focus is on the underprivileged Fresh High School Graduates, Continuing College Students, Transfer Students and others with a desire to realize their full potential to Study with an Accredited and Approved US Institution for their Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. At Alpha Sirius Foundation we are excited and eager to partner with you to offer accessible and highly affordable education. Our aim is to prepare underserved students to become highly valuable and respected global citizens to serve as role models, mentors, and contribute toward developing and offering solutions to the daunting global challenges.
ASF University works closely with today’s industry leaders to enhance our online degree programs through professional leadership and guidance services. Providing our students with internship and mentorship opportunities these top of the line corporations are working to enhance traditional online university learning, by giving students real-life experience to build a strong career. Please find a complete list of our corporate partnerships here: https://alphasiriusfoundation.org/. We also have partnerships with top universities worldwide to create unique, stimulating opportunities for our students. These partnerships enhance our online degrees with top of the line academic programs and research. Please find the complete list of our academic partnerships here:
OUR GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS CONCENTRANTED ON AFRICAN STUDENTS
Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in business administration online degree program provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of business.
• Analysis of business problems and opportunities
• Key business functions, such as leadership and entrepreneurship
• Analysis and implementation of business decisions and theories
Students learn to connect business concepts to the larger global society, with preparation for a clear career path within the field of business. They are provided a solid preparation to continue to graduate studies in business administration or related fields.
It’s important to note that each student will be connected with a personal Program Advisor at the commencement of their studies, who will remain with them until graduation. The student’s personal Program Advisor acts as his/her support system throughout their studies. The personal Program Advisor will be happy to answer any questions the student may have, offer academic advice, discuss course selection, and offer encouragement throughout the student’s studies.
MBA DEGREE
ONE YEAR PROGRAM IN MANAGEMENT
The ASF University’s Master of Business Administration offers a hands-on approach to both business and community leadership, as part of a cutting-edge and stimulating educational experience. The ASF MBA instills the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to pursue personal and professional goals, as well as excel in today’s diverse organizations. Its graduates are positioned to thrive in business, industry, government and nonprofit management.
The combination of the international student body, instructors from top universities worldwide, and high quality education ensure an exceptional learning experience. Courses are nine weeks in length, and students may take as many as three courses each term. The MBA can be completed in as little as six terms, or fifteen months of fulltime study. Students also have the flexibility to enroll for part-time study and take one course per term.
ASF University considers both what applicants have achieved in the past and what the evidence suggests they have the potential to achieve in the future. And, in keeping with its mission, admits students from all parts of the globe – creating a student body that mirrors today’s diverse society.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Overview
Why Study Computer Science?
Society is growing more connected and computer-dependent by the day. In 2018, world Internet usage passed the 4 billion mark. According to the US Census Bureau, Internet use in private households quadrupled between 2007 and 2015. As a matter of fact, almost every modern technology, whether directly or indirectly, depends on the applications of computer science. With computers being such a critical part of today’s society, computer science is a practical choice for aspiring students. A choice that is not only useful but also rewarding—based on a 2017 survey by NACE, computer science and engineering are consistently projected to be the highest paid majors in the US.
As an aspiring computer science student, you may have caught some of the buzz around machine learning and AI, blockchain, the IoT, cloud computing, probability-based algorithms, and fuzzy learning, and more. Are you only now hearing about these subjects? Are you already a geek that just must get the lowdown on the latest trends? Have you heard of Swift, Rust, Elixir? Or are you still asking yourself the fundamental question of Java vs Python? As a professional developer, you’ll be able to do more than just play around with code. You can make use of your problem-solving skills and develop amazing solutions to real-life problems using complex algorithms, in industries ranging from IT, mobile, cybersecurity, games development, healthcare, and even data science. By holding a computer science degree, you enter the workforce as someone who not only speaks the language but can write it.
Bachelor of Computer Science at ASF University
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science accredited online degree program provides students with in-depth knowledge and analytic skills associated with the field of IT and Computer Science. Students receive:
• Comprehensive understanding of design, development, testing, and documentation of a range of operating systems
• Database management; and programming languages
• Essential knowledge to implementing the skill into real-life situations Students complete an online computer science Bachelor degree that opens the doors to a broad career path, with a range of options. Our computer science degree online will also provide the key tools to continue studies at a graduate level.
Students complete an online computer science Bachelor degree that opens the doors to a broad career path, with a range of options. Our computer science degree online will also provide the key tools to continue studies at a graduate level.
Each student will be connected with a personal Program Advisor at the commencement of their studies, who will remain with them until graduation. The student’s personal Program Advisor acts as his/her support system throughout their studies. The personal Program Advisor will be happy to answer any questions the student may have, offer academic advice, discuss course selection, and offer encouragement throughout the student’s studies.
In our exciting range of courses, you’ll learn about and gain experience with some of the major subjects in computer science today. A few examples are:
• Understanding Java programming, covering fundamentals such as data types, program control and decisions, loops, string manipulations, procedures, arrays, software testing, and debugging; and advanced concepts such as recursion, linked data structures, and Java’s Collection Framework.
• Exploring computer systems, looking at the internal design and functionality of the most basic computer components, using an online hardware simulator to actually “build” a computer, and developing an assembler from scratch.
Catching up on web programming, including web applications, web services, enterprise web development, markup languages, and server-side programming.
• Building mobile applications
• Delving into Artificial Intelligence, covering concepts and techniques in AI, including “reasoning”, problem-solving, and search optimization.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science is an accredited online degree program, training students for exciting careers in healthcare, community organizing, and education. The program takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing knowledge from many areas of study including public health, healthcare, bioethics, and mental health. Students will learn about disease prevention, community health, nutrition, and how different healthcare systems operate.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science emphasizes the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to function in today’s complex and evolving health care environment. Through a balance of theory and practice, the Bachelor of Science in Health Science introduces students to the interdisciplinary expertise needed to support individual wellbeing and contribute to the prevention of disease and the improvement of societal health. The program provides an understanding of community and public health theories and models and their application to real-world situations.
Each student will be connected with a personal Program Advisor at the commencement of their studies, who will remain with them until graduation. The student’s personal Program Advisor acts as his/her support system throughout their studies. The personal Program Advisor will be happy to answer any questions the student may have, offer academic advice, discuss course selection, and offer encouragement throughout the student’s
Master of Education in Advanced Teaching Degree
To increase the amount of highly skilled teachers across the world, the Alpha Sirius Foundation(ASF) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) have launched a tuition-free, online Master of Education (M.Ed.) program.
The curriculum reflects the IB’s approaches to teaching and learning so the program will also meet the needs of IB World Schools who are looking to recruit teachers familiar with IB pedagogy. The M.Ed. program will produce a new generation of globally-minded educators with an in-depth knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment to support student-directed inquiry, interdisciplinary learning, intercultural competence, and critical thinking.
The Master of Education is a graduate-level program designed to train students for dynamic careers in education, childcare, and community leadership. The program’s approach is that teaching is a learner-centered endeavor, and that effective teachers are skilled professionals who foster inclusive and inquiring learning environments. Program participants will learn to create such environments through a multi-disciplinary approach including human development, teaching and learning theory, behavior management, and assessment of learning, preparing them for careers in public and private schools, community colleges, and other educational settings. Graduates of the M.Ed. program are required to complete a minimum of 13 courses, which is equivalent to 39 credits.
The M.Ed. Program Specializations
Students must choose to specialize in either:
• Elementary/Middle School Education, or
• Secondary Education
Students in either specialization will be required to complete two (2) core specialization courses, and one (1) elective course as part of the 13 required courses. Students may choose to complete both specializations. In this case, students will be required to complete all 6 specialization courses, which increases the program requirements to a minimum of 16 courses.
ASF and the International Baccalaureate Schools
Excellent students will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through our Internship program with International Baccalaureate schools. The IB internship is an additional three (3) credit course.
The combination of the international student body, instructors from top universities worldwide, high-quality education, and opportunities for professional internships ensure an exceptional learning experience.
To learn more about the Master of Education program, please read through the Course Catalogue
Academic Year and Course Taking at ASF University
ASF’s academic year is split into five (5) nine-week terms.
Students can choose to study part-time or full-time. Part-time students take one course per term whereas full-time students take two courses per term. In certain cases, excellent students may be given the option to have an accelerated track and take three courses per term.
Graduates of our online programs are required to complete a minimum of 39-80 credits. For part-time students, this will generally take thirteen (13) terms. Full-time students can expect to complete the program in seven (10-15) terms, and accelerated track students can earn their degree in five (10) terms.
Should you be interested in discussing this opportunity further please don’t hesitate to contact us:
contact@alphasiriusfoundation.org or
WhatsApp: +16814273290.