Honeywell Hometown Solutions Launches New Leadership Program for High School Students and Awards 160 Scholarships
February 16 2010 - 10:10AM
PR Newswire (US)
Company Sending 160 Students from 20 Countries and 28 U.S. States
and Territories to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in
Huntsville, AL for "Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy" MORRIS
TOWNSHIP, N.J., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honeywell (NYSE:
HON) announced today that it has awarded scholarships to 160
students from 20 countries and 28 U.S. states and territories to
attend the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy. It will run from
February 28 to March 5 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in
Huntsville, AL. Honeywell's Leadership Challenge Academy (HLCA),
created in partnership with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center will
provide students with a unique opportunity to engage in sessions
addressing current issues in science, technology and engineering.
The program is designed to develop their capacities through hands
on challenges and build their leadership skills. Students will
engage in interactive activities and workshops created to enhance
their leadership fundamentals. Simulated astronaut training,
including a realistic shuttle mission and experiencing what it is
like to walk on the moon and tumble in a space capsule - as well as
stress-inducing and time-critical physical challenges and
designing, building and testing their own rockets and simulating
jet-fighter pilot training - will all be a part of HLCA. During the
week-long program, students will meet with scientists, engineers,
and former astronauts to reinforce core leadership competencies and
provide them with first-hand accounts of professional experiences.
These competencies include: purposeful leadership, critical
thinking, integrated planning, effective communication and team
trust and cohesion. Additionally many of the activities will
require students to present their findings or opinions to a panel
of experts. "We're incredibly excited to send this impressive group
of students to the Leadership Challenge Academy," said Tom
Buckmaster, President, Honeywell Hometown Solutions. "The program
leverages and develops the students' individual talents that will
launch them to the next level of personal growth and achievement
for affecting change as our future leaders." Honeywell and the U.S.
Space & Rocket Center award the scholarships after a rigorous
application and review process based on academic achievement and
community involvement. All junior and senior level high school
children of full-time Honeywell employees are eligible to apply.
Financial contributions from Honeywell employees help fund the
scholarships, which include tuition for the week-long program,
meals, accommodations and program materials. "Honeywell and their
employees have a long history of promoting unique math and science
education programs around the world," says Larry Capps, CEO of the
U.S. Space & Rocket Center. He adds, "Honeywell's Leadership
Challenge Academy is further evidence of this commitment. As such,
we share a common goal of helping to prepare the next generation of
scientists, engineers and explorers. We are excited and proud to
partner with Honeywell in this endeavor." About Honeywell Honeywell
International (http://www.honeywell.com/) is a Fortune 100
diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers
worldwide with aerospace products and services; control
technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive
products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris
Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York,
London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information
on Honeywell, please visit http://www.honeywellnow.com/. About
Honeywell Hometown Solutions The Honeywell Leadership Challenge
Academy is part of Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company's
corporate social responsibility initiative which focuses on five
issues of vital importance: Family Safety & Security; Housing
& Shelter; Science & Math Education; Habitat &
Conservation; and Humanitarian Relief. Together with leading public
and non-profit institutions, Honeywell has developed powerful
programs to address these needs in the communities it serves. For
more information, please go to http://www.honeywell.com/hhs. Media
Contact: Jill Williams (973) 455-2514 DATASOURCE: Honeywell
CONTACT: Jill Williams, +1-973-455-2514, Web Site:
http://www.honeywell.com/
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