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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 and by providing summer learning experiences for teachers in Austin.
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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