DALLAS, Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T
Employee Resource Group HACEMOS is helping put Latino students in
the driver's seat of their future. The 19th Annual
National High Technology Day will offer students a look at the
possibilities in education and careers in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM).
More than 3,000 high school students will come together in 35
different cities. There will also be 2 events in Mexico. The day will include discussion,
mentorship, tours of AT&T tech facilities and workshops.
HACEMOS has joined forces with Hispanics Inspiring Students'
Performance and Achievement (HISPA), technical staffing firm Kelly
Mitchell, and AT&T Aspire. They will give students hands-on
experiences that offer a glimpse into the opportunities STEM
offers.
Students will also learn about Connected Cars and tour AT&T
Labs locations. AT&T Labs employs 1,300 scientists and
engineers who are bringing the next wave of big ideas in STEM from
ideation to reality. Schedule and experiences will vary by
location.
"The hardest part of entering a career in STEM is identifying
your options," shared Emely
Villeda-Principe, a recipient of the HACEMOS scholarship and
2015 High Tech Day Volunteer. "Everyone always told me I was good
at math and science so I should be a doctor. I wasn't interested in
medicine. I'm glad I kept looking for other opportunities. I found
something that was right for me. That's why it is so important for
students to explore their interests."
According to a 2015 report by Excelencia in Education, the
number of Latinos in STEM has increased over the years. But,
Latinos still make up a very small percentage of STEM
professionals.
"We are committed to improving the quality of life in Hispanic
communities. This includes bridging the gap when it comes to
education and access," says Cinthya
Allen, national president, HACEMOS.
More than 22,000 students have taken part in the event
since the first National High Tech Day in 1998.
"Our theme this year is 'STEM to the Future/STEM para el
Futuro.' We strongly believe educating our youth now will
help them plan for their future," says Dawn Cordero, associate director, Global Command
Operations, AT&T and 2017 National High Tech Day Director.
"Exposure will help them understand the benefit of finishing high
school and pursuing a career in technology."
HACEMOS is a leading Latino employee group at AT&T. The ERG
first launched in 1998 in San Antonio,
Texas. HACEMOS currently has more than 11,000 employee
members in the U.S.
Follow @ATTLatino and use #ATTHighTechDay to join the
conversation.
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