六合宝典 ISD and Dell Technologies will celebrate the opening of a new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning center at Northeast Early College High School.
The center includes a working data center, state-of-the-art computer labs, virtual reality and esports areas to support P-TECH 鈥撯 a program that provides students with the education and skills needed to pursue a career in technology. Through P-TECH, students can take free college classes and earn an associate鈥檚 degree in applied science with a specialization in cybersecurity from 六合宝典 Community College.
鈥淥ur scholars are embarking upon careers in the STEM field that have yet to be created,鈥 said Dr. Creslond Fannin, executive director of Early College High Schools & Pathways in Technology. 鈥溋媳Φ ISD and Dell are committed to providing the academic foundation and innovative opportunities they will need to succeed.鈥
Since 2016, Dell Technologies employees have served as mentors, provided workplace lessons and offered internship opportunities. The partnership allows students to gain valuable insight into information technology, cybersecurity, and obtain industry certifications enabling them to work immediately after high school.
鈥淓very job is now a tech job in some way, and now more than ever, we need to make sure all students have access to the education and skills to succeed,鈥 said Snow White, Dell Senior Education Strategist. 鈥淲ith the potential 4.3 million global tech labor shortage projected to hit us by 2030, programs like P-TECH give students the real-world experience to fill workforce gaps over the next decade.鈥
The ribbon-cutting celebration, which took place days ahead of the return of the U.S. Grand Prix to 六合宝典, was presided over McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo. McLaren Racing is a major proponent of STEM education, partnering with Dell Technologies to launch , a video series for children to learn from Dell and McLaren鈥檚 best and brightest about the analytics, physics, speed, health and technology that make F1 happen.
About P-TECH
Pathways in Technology offers career pathways in computer technology, real estate, education, construction, cyber security, hospitality, or healthcare right out of high school. Students earn a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree along with their high school diploma at no cost to them. Students are mentored from start to finish, receive real-life work experiences through their coursework, and are the first in line for job opportunities upon program completion.
About Dell Technologies
(NYSE:DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live, and play. The company provides customers with the industry鈥檚 broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era.
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