CA Technologies Shows Continued Commitment to Giving Back at CA World ‘14
November 05 2014 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Promoting STEM Learning and Assisting
Communities in Need Around the Globe
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) will demonstrate its continued
commitment to giving back at CA World ’14 event at the Mandalay Bay
Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada (November 9-12). In
addition to supporting communities in need around the globe, CA
Technologies is committed to advancing science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM) learning for underserved youth.
“As a software company, CA Technologies has a clear and vested
interest in advancing STEM education. Our goal is to help students
realize their untapped potential and encourage the next generation
of IT leaders,” said Erica Christensen, Vice President, Corporate
Social Responsibility, CA Technologies. “Here at CA World, we
are able to show young people the real world application of these
subjects and give them the opportunity to engage with CA employees
and other experts who are applying STEM subjects every day.”
CA World ’14 charitable activities will include:
Monday, November 10
Tech Girls Rock Activity with Boys & Girls Clubs of
America
In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, CA Technologies will
host a Tech Girls Rock activity to inspire tween and teen girls to
pursue STEM-related educational opportunities and careers.
Approximately 20 girls from local Las Vegas BGCA clubs will
participate. Following the workshop, participants will have the
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet NBA Hall of Famer and BGCA
Alumni Hall of Famer Magic Johnson.
“Since 2011, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has partnered
with CA Technologies on Tech Girls Rock, an initiative to encourage
young women to consider educational opportunities and careers in
IT,” said Brian Knudsen, President and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs
of Southern Nevada. “Our Boys & Girls Club is honored to
partner with CA Technologies to advance how females view STEM
careers. CA World is an exciting place to show girls from the Las
Vegas area how real and promising a future in a STEM field can
be.”
Monday, November 10 - Wednesday, November 12
Charity Challenge Brain Drag Race Game
CA World attendees will have the opportunity to participate in
an Emotiv electroencephalography (EEG) Brain Drag Race Game and
have their wagers matched by CA Technologies. Proceeds will benefit
Medic Mobile, which advances global healthcare through mobile
technology.
“The importance of mobile technology is paramount not only in
education, but also in health,” said Josh Nesbit, CEO, Medic
Mobile. “Through support from CA Technologies, we will be able to
reach even more people through our mobile and web tools that help
health workers provide better care to those who need it most."
Wednesday, November 12
Company Supports the Advancement of STEM Learning in Las
Vegas Schools via Donation at CEO-Led Bike Ride
To help wrap up CA World, Mike Gregoire, CEO, CA Technologies,
will lead a bike ride through Red Rock Canyon. CA Technologies will
donate $50,000 on behalf of the 60 riders participating to
DonorsChoose.org. The funding will be allocated toward STEM focused
teacher requests in Las Vegas. DonorsChoose.org is an online
charity that makes it easy to help students in need through
donations for classroom projects. Through the CA Technologies
“Double Your Impact” STEM Campaign, the company supports teacher
requests in high-need schools. Over the past two years, the company
has assisted more than 15,000 students through this initiative.
“We are honored to partner with CA Technologies and assist
schools in the local Las Vegas area,” said Charles Best, Founder
and CEO, DonorsChoose.org. “CA is aligned with our mission to
increase access to critical learning materials. Together, we have
been able to make a measureable impact in supporting STEM programs
and projects.
About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) creates software that fuels
transformation for companies and enables them to seize the
opportunities of the application economy. Software is at the heart
of every business in every industry. From planning, to development,
to management and security, CA is working with companies worldwide
to change the way we live, transact, and communicate – across
mobile, private and public cloud, distributed and mainframe
environments. Learn more at http://www.ca.com.
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