 ACS Scholarship for TGI-Tech
TGI Tech is a mentoring program offered through the YWCA that introduces students to technology and fosters awareness through their high school years. American CyberSystems has sponsored technology scholarships as part of the program since 2006.
ACS is an Atlanta-based Information Technology services and solutions firm that provides technical professionals to the largest Fortune 500 companies in the world. “It is our company’s pleasure to be of service to the Atlanta YWCA and to help assure that young women of Atlanta receive the opportunity to achieve their full potential,” said Raj Sardana, ACS CEO and president. “ACS and its employees are dedicated to community service and providing support to organizations like the YWCA and Rotary Club through our mentoring programs.”
TGI Tech seeks to increase girls’ interest, confidence and competence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) by helping young women (ages 12-18) overcome barriers and stereotypes in these areas. The program provides girls with innovative learning opportunities while helping them to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. TGI Tech prepares young women to enter a world of non-traditional, STEM-related careers such as engineering, oceanography, computer science and biotechnology. The program also links girls to successful women in STEM professions for mentoring and encouragement.
An ACS sponsored scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduate and TGI Tech participant looking to major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) in college. TGI Tech is a program dedicated to preparing young women for non-traditional careers with a STEM focus.
If you are a TGI Tech member and would like to apply for the scholarship the application can be found at the link below:
TGIT Scholarship Application
Check out the official press Click HERE
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American CyberSystems Offers $5,000 College Scholarship to YWCA of Greater Atlanta’s Teen Girls in Technology ProgramATLANTA (January 5, 2011) – American CyberSystems, Inc. (ACS), a major sponsor of the YWCA of Greater Atlanta’s Teen Girls in Technology (TGI Tech) program, announced today that it is offering a $5,000 scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduate and TGI Tech participant looking to major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) in college. TGI Tech is a program dedicated to preparing young women for non-traditional careers with a STEM focus. “This scholarship can help to open the door for a program participant whose goal is to immerse herself in non-traditional learning subjects. The opportunity to go to college is something some of these girls may not have without outside assistance, such as the generous scholarship provided by American CyberSystems,” said Judy Brown-Fears, TGI Tech program director.
The TGI Tech program is introduced to middle school students and continues through high school. American CyberSystems President Raj Sardana and his wife, Nita Sardana, have sponsored TGI Tech since 2006. ACS encourages its employees to take an active role in strengthening the community by supporting teen technology education and mentoring.
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