iMacs donated as part of “Power University,” launching in September
Chester, Pa., June 16, 2011 – As part of its new community outreach initiative “Power University,” Power Home Remodeling Group, the nation’s fourth largest home remodeling company, has donated 12 new iMac computers along with the associated software, accessories and equipment to Chester High School in the City of Chester, PA. The donation is valued at $30,000.
In January at the ribbon-cutting for its new corporate headquarters in Chester, Power announced its intention to develop a community-based mentorship program called “Power University.” In partnership with the Chester Upland School District, Delaware County Community College, Chester Youth Collaborative and the Chester Education Foundation, the program consists of a three year hands-on class setting with as many as 24 selected Chester high school students.
Starting in their Sophomore year, the students will participate in skills-based business and marketing courses and mentorship programs with Power partners. Power University will expose students to real-life business skills that will open the doors to future collegiate and job opportunities — at local universities, Power headquarters or whatever path they choose.
“All of us at Power are looking forward to the start of the Power University program in September, and we know these cutting-edge iMacs will be essential tools in helping students prepare for a technologically driven world post graduation,” said Jeff Kaliner, Power’s co-founder and chief executive officer. “It is our hope that these iMacs along with an aggressive business training curriculum will better prepare and motivate these students to feel more comfortable and competitive in pursuing further education and ultimately thrive in their chosen careers.”
The new iMacs will be installed by Power’s IT department in the chosen Power University classroom within Chester High School. Recruitment is underway for 24 students to join the program, which will last from their sophomore year through graduation. Power University will officially get underway in September for the 2011 – 2012 school year.
“Chester Upland School District is excited for this wonderful partnership which will allow our students the unique experience of working with a successful local company,” said Mark Ornstein, Director of Career and Technical Education, Chester Upland School District. “This program will provide the students with "real world" corporate exposure, and the donation of the iMac lab will allow our students the benefit of learning by utilizing state of the art technology in their classroom.”
For more information about Power and available career opportunities,please visit PowerHRG.com.
Exciting for 5 reasons. 1. They are donating iMacs, not Windows based computers. 2. They are providing the resources to show students how to use these compters. 3. They will have a decdicated space. 4. They have a selection criteria to be a part of the program. 5. They will work with these students for 3 years.
ReplyDeleteIn my experience with the schools, there was never a shortage of computers. But the computers were often outdated, broken, not connected to the internet, or locked away in some room with limited access. The bigger problem was a severe lack of meaningful computer instruction.
iMacs are far more reliable than Windows based machines and have a much longer shelf life between upgrades.
I love my 26" iMac. It's the best technology investment I've ever made.
Power, thanks for the press release. My hope is that some time in the future the school district will distribute press releases so we can know about the good things going on in the schools.
Home remodeling has become big business. It is increase the value of our home for future sale or simply make of our home more comfortable to live in now. Whether doing it our self or hiring a professional contractor.
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