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In order to do its part in building and shaping the workforce of tomorrow, Sabre has made a strategic business decision to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiatives.
STEM is a significant, nation-wide initiative that promotes the increase of interest in science and technology education programs in students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The purpose is to build a future competitive workforce of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians in order to sustain our growing global economy and to meet the growing demands of the 21st century.
Sabre’s approach to supporting STEM initiatives is as follows:
- Support K-12 Programs locally – by encouraging and rewarding employee volunteerism that inspires students in the science and technology fields, and financially supporting those activities
- Participate, Engage and Discuss – by actively participating and supporting discussions with federal, state and local agencies regarding STEM related education and workforce issues
- Workforce Development – by continually training and developing our current workforce to stay abreast of the rapidly changing trends in technology
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Sabre Systems, Inc. Sponsors Support Initiatives for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - Sabre Systems, Inc. sponsored and co-hosted with Survice Engineering an industry Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) round table discussion Tuesday, June 23rd in its Belcamp, MD office. The event was attended by over 30 local area representatives from small and large businesses and academic representatives from Harford, Cecil and New Castle counties. The purpose of the meeting was to initiate and organize an industry approach toward supporting STEM education.
This is the first of a series of meetings to provide and organize the managed approach to support STEM initiatives that integrate the efforts of academia, industry, government and professional organizations.
“STEM’s range in depth is very large and encompasses the training of teachers, provision of technical resources and training aids, recruitment of students interested in STEM studies, and the all important parental support,” states Bob Carullo, Sabre Director of Science and Technology Partnerships. “This meeting was a very good first step towards organizing STEM support efforts in the Aberdeen area.”
(06/2010)
Jaurigue Judges Youth Business Plan Competition - Sabre Systems, Inc. President Phil Jaurigue recently served as a judge at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Philadelphia’s Third Annual Citywide Youth Business Plan Competition. The competition, which was held May 26, 2010, at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and Management, included Philadelphia students from 10 NFTE partner schools, who each presented a business plan they created to a panel of judges.
 According to a press release distributed by the organization, the student with the best business plan won a laptop, $1,500 of seed capital from NFTE, $1,000 from Ernst & Young, along with recognition at the upcoming awards gala in June as "E&Y 2010 Student Entrepreneur of the Year," and two free tickets to a Southwest Airlines city, courtesy of Southwest Airlines. The second, third and fourth place winners each received a laptop, along with prize money of $1,000, $500 and $250, respectively, which will go toward helping with college tuition or business expenses. The top two contestants will advance to compete in NFTE’s National Business Plan Competition in New York City this fall.
According to Mr. Jaurigue, "It is truly exciting to see NFTE giving students in inner-city schools the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship. And it is an honor that this exceptional organization would consider Sabre a role model for these future industry leaders."
(06/2010)
Sabre Systems, Inc. Sponsors, Attends Patriots Youth Summit on Technology - Sabre Systems, Inc. sponsored the Patriots Youth Summit on Technology, April 24, 2010, at Bowie High School located in Bowie, Md. The event was attended by more than 500 students ranging from fifth grade through high school from the DC, Maryland and Virginia region, along with representatives from industry, academia and federal, state and local government agencies. According to the website, “The purpose of the Summit is to get students excited about the possibility of college, study and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).”
The day-long event included workshops on how to finance college, a computer building competition, a game show in which teams answered questions from a panel of high-tech professionals, and an exhibit program focused upon STEM.
Sabre’s sponsorship provided transportation to and from the event and entrance fees for a group of minority youth. In addition, Sabre provided small gifts to the student attendees. The company was also represented by two employees from its National Capital Region, who greatly enjoyed the experience.
(05/2010)
Sabre supports Local Chesapeake VA School – Sabre donated money to the Western Branch Intermediate School located in Chesapeake, Va., allowing members of the Computer Club to compete in The Great Computer Challenge, March 6, 2010. The Great Computer Challenge, a joint project of radio station WHRO, the Consortium for Interactive Instruction and Old Dominion University, is a competitive opportunity for students in grades kindergarten through 12 to demonstrate their skills in various computer applications and computer programming, including graphic arts, desktop publishing, music composition, desktop presentations, Web design, internet scavenger hunt, integrated applications, scientific/non-business programming, visual basic, CAD, JAVA and video editing. March 2010
Sabre Conducts First STEM Education/Workforce Forum – Sabre conducted the first in a Mid-Atlantic regional series of working forums on STEM Education and Workforce Development on Feb. 19, 2010, at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly, N.J. This event featured two of south Jersey’s top employers, Virtua and Lockheed Martin. Virtua opened the event and Lockheed keynoted the lunch. Other panel sessions addressed the educator’s role in STEM education as well as workforce optimization. There was also a wrap-up STEM education panel. New Jersey’s Deputy Speaker Chivukula and Congressman John Adler provided remarks to lead off the networking reception that completed the day. The 83 attendees included more than 10 who will be engaged in the planning of at least six events this year. This series will report out on Capitol Hill this spring; we have eight Senate and eight House staffers following our progress. February 2010
Sabre Signs Greater Philadelphia Compact - Sabre signed the Greater Philadelphia Compact for STEM Education, which seeks to actively involve the business community through partnership and leadership in supporting kindergarten through twelfth grade STEM programs throughout the Philadelphia region. October 2009
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