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Dell Inc. Expects to Donate Over $14 Million Globally in STEM Education for Underserved Children This YearROUND ROCK, Texas, Oct. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- News summary
Full story As a part of ongoing efforts to invest in a more diverse technology workforce, Dell Inc. expects to contribute $14 million in grants and technology donations to support future generations of STEM workers, in current fiscal year which ends Feb. 3, 2018. Current donations made across Dell's 71 youth learning partners globally are expected to bring technology education to more than 1.5 million underserved youth. With the expected contributions, a total of 4 million children will be impacted through Dell's strategic giving programs, since 2014. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects total number of jobs in STEM fields to grow 12.5% by 2022, in the U.S. alone. As the technology industry looks for new ways to diversify its workforce, there's an opportunity to expand STEM initiatives to those who may be underserved in this area currently. Specifically, there is room for the public and private sectors to commit more to STEM education and mentorship to underserved youth. By encouraging all youth regardless of gender or ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring different perspectives to STEM-related industries as well as fulfill jobs in the future. "We believe that the future belongs to those who can build digital technologies and those who can use technology to solve the world's biggest challenges," said Karen Quintos, chief customer officer, Dell. "The technology industry is creating the jobs of the future, as technology is the critical enabler for business, no matter the sector. It is our responsibility to prepare the next generation, particularly underserved populations, with technology access as well as the core skills and confidence to thrive in a digital world." Dell's partnerships Dell has dedicated funds, technology and expertise globally to further empower and enable interested youth from around the world to explore STEM fields. Some of Dell's commitments this fiscal year include:
In addition to donations, Dell is launching the "Power of One" mentor program. The program challenges Dell team members and others in the technology industry to dedicate time to volunteer or mentor one child about their job, why they love it, and how it makes a difference. Dell believes that just one conversation can have a lasting impact and set a child on the course to change the world. "The power of mentorship is immeasurable," Trisa Thompson, senior vice president and chief responsibility officer of Dell. "Children especially need strong role models. We are excited to encourage the tech industry as a whole to embrace a culture of mentorship and to encourage a more diverse, and in turn successful, STEM workforce for tomorrow." Additional quotes Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code Sajit Menon, Head of Programs, American Indian Foundation John Fitzsimons, CEO, Camara Education Additional resources
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