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Applied
Materials launched an Education Initiative in 2002 that focuses
resources and strategic investments over sustained periods of time
toward students in underserved communities. Using a comprehensive
approach, the education Initiative targets the entire educational
pathway of students - from pre-school to college completion - in
communities that have lower levels of student achievement and opportunities.
Applied Materials has targeted two such areas in San Jose, California
and others in Austin, Texas, and is investing more than $2 million
per year. The Company has created active partnerships and supported
more than four dozen organizations which span early childhood education
to college. The initiative also furthers teacher development, as
evident through the creation of a professional development center
for teachers and administrators in the San Jose area, piloting a
science teacher development program in Austin and offering teacher
internships for the summer.
In recognition of the focus and impact of the Education Initiative,
in July 2004 Applied Materials received the inaugural Education Partner
of the Year award for the San Francisco region at the Bay Area Corporate
Philanthropy Summit and Awards program. In May 2005 the nonprofit
organization, Austin Partners in Education, recognized Applied Materials
with the Partner of the Year award for its contributions to education
in the Austin Independent School District.
For more information on the San Jose project, see the latest progress
report. For information about the Austin education initiative
project, please send an email to Community_Affairs@appliedmaterials.com.
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