Education and Skills Training

Remaking Public Education through the Business Education Network

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U.S. Chamber Seeks to Recognize Businesses’ Innovative Social Solutions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) today announced the creation of Corporate Citizenship Month and called on companies of all sizes to take pride in their societal work by applying for the Corporate Citizenship Awards. The annual awards – available in four different categories – seek to recognize companies that innovate to solve problems and that engage proactively to create positive impacts on society.

Viacom's "Viacommunity" Helps Youth Realize the Power of a Moment

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At Viacom, we’re storytellers; channeling the power of our content to create stronger bonds with our audiences and empowering them on the issues they care about most. Education and mentorship are at the top of that list, and within Viacom Corporate Responsibility’s Viacommunity umbrella, our brands, including BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, and Paramount Pictures, act as megaphones for the messages that educate, engage and empower.

Teens Claim Prize in Siemens STEM Education Competition

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On December 5, 2012 Siemens presented their highest honor to high school students for their projects in cancer stem cell research and innovative prosthetic limb technology. The 2011 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology is one of America's premier science research competitions for high school students.

Fostering Entrepreneurship – Google’s Plan for Palestine

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The world has watched for months as protests and revolutions have swept throughout the Arab World. However in Palestine, a region long known for political unrest, a quieter transformation is taking place. Google is using its resources to cultivate a Palestinian technology revolution. The company, in partnership with Mercy Corps, is hosting technology seminars and entrepreneurship classes throughout the Palestinian territory.

An article posted recently on Fast Company examines why Google has pinpointed Palestine.

Best Partnership Award Finalist: Intel and SSP

Finalist: Intel and the Intel Foundation with the Society for Science & the Public (SSP)

Since 1997, Intel and the Intel Foundation have partnered with Society for Science & the Public (SSP) to encourage students to solve real-world problems and challenging scientific questions through original research.

Every year the partners reach millions of students and educators through the following programs:

Best Partnership Award - Finalist, Intel and the Intel Foundation with the Society for Science & the Public

 Finalist: Intel and the Intel Foundation with the Society for Science & the Public (SSP)

Since 1997, Intel and the Intel Foundation have partnered with Society for Science & the Public (SSP) to encourage students to solve real-world problems and challenging scientific questions through original research.

Every year the partners reach millions of students and educators through the following programs:

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