Newly developed STEM week at Melwood's Camp
Accomplish offers science and technology summer camp curriculum for
kids
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MARLBORO, Md. and FAIRFAX,
Va., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melwood, a
nonprofit dedicated to providing jobs and opportunities for people
with disabilities, and CGI, a leading global IT and business
consulting services firm, are proud to announce the creation
of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Week at
Camp Accomplish, Melwood's inclusive summer camp for kids. STEM
Week at Camp Accomplish will provide hands-on training to campers
where they will be introduced to the world of STEM with a
customized curriculum developed by CGI. STEM Week at Camp
Accomplish will take place July
31st – August
4th 2023.
"This partnership with CGI has the power to transform the lives
of our campers and support our nation's continued leadership in
STEM," said Larysa Kautz, President
and CEO of Melwood. "CGI has developed an important and innovative
curriculum that will spark and grow kids' interest in science and
technology as well as help create a more engaged, inclusive and
talented workforce for the future. We appreciate their investment
in the next generation and their leadership in empowering people
with disabilities of all ages."
STEM Week at Camp Accomplish was developed in partnership with
CGI's STEM education program, STEM@CGI, which mentors students who
are part of groups underrepresented in STEM. To date, the program
has served more than 40,000 students through more than 325
events.
With a focus on preparing the workforce of the future, STEM Week
at Camp Accomplish offers early career exploration opportunities
for children. Campers will explore different fields and projects
with hands-on activities both indoors and outdoors, equipping
campers to make scientific discoveries and explore their sense of
wonder.
"We are thrilled to partner with Melwood's Camp Accomplish for
the creation of STEM Week," said Stephanie
Mango, CGI Federal President. "Inspiring fun and a sense of
accomplishment through STEM-centered projects is an important step
in developing the skillset for the next generation of digital
leaders. At CGI, championing accessibility and inclusive best
practices is a core value. The work of our 10 employee resource
groups, such as the Disability & Neurodiverse Advocacy Group,
contribute to policies and guidelines that advance a culture that
welcomes, integrates and empowers all future members of the
workforce. We are excited to be part of this innovative program
that expands the talent of tomorrow."
Melwood's Camp Accomplish is recognized for providing an
inclusive place where children come together to connect, learn and
play through a memorable camp experience. For more information on
Camp Accomplish and the other programs available this summer,
please visit melwood.org/camp.
About Melwood
Melwood is one of the largest employers of people with
disabilities in the country, employing more than 1,600 workers –
nearly 1,000 of whom are people with disabilities. Melwood offers
job placement, job training, life skills for independence, and
support services to more than 2,500 people each year in DC,
Maryland, and Virginia. Melwood also has an inclusive summer
camp program for children and provides employment and support
services to veterans and active duty military members who have
experienced service-related trauma or injury. For more information,
visit www.Melwood.org.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and
business consulting services firms in the world. With 90,250
consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an
end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and
business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business
process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works
with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a
global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform
their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2022
reported revenue is $12.87 billion
and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE
(GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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