Alliance
for Public Technology
The Alliance for Public
Technology (APT) is dedicated to ensuring widespread access
to advanced telecommunications technologies. APT is composed
of public interest groups and individuals, some of whom
historically have been left out of the Information Age,
including the elderly, minorities, low income groups and
people with disabilities. Membership in the Alliance is
open to individuals and nonprofit users of information
services and communication technologies who support the
goals of the Alliance.
For 3 years, Panasonic has supported APT by participating
at their annual policy forum and the Susan G. Hadden
Pioneer Awards luncheon.
Ayuda
for the Arts
Alliance for Young Urban
Design and the Arts (AYUDA for the Arts) was created in
2001 to provide educational opportunities to financially
disadvantaged youth in metropolitan areas, initially New
York City. The organization concentrates on fostering
the emergence of new talent from urban areas who could
best benefit from the financial and guiding assistance
of the organization.
AYUDA's mission is 1)
to offer undergraduate scholarships to students of design
and the arts from urban communities 2) to partner young
designers and artists with professionals in their respective
industries in order to receive mentorship opportunities
3) to advance public interest in the fields of education
for design and the arts.
In 2005, Panasonic awarded
ten students $1,000 scholarships. The skills of the students
ranged from illustration and graphic design to photography,
painting and music. The students were selected by evaluating
their talent, current academic status, financial nerd,
and endorsement of teachers and advisors. Panasonic has
also supported AYUDA through their annual fundraising
event "A Fashionable Taste of New York".
Bronx
Community College
A national leader in urban
higher education, Bronx Community College is committed
to developing innovative programs and services which adapt
to emerging technologies and the needs of students and
businesses, while maintaining involvement in the economic
and cultural life of its communities. The faculty is renowned
for excellence in teaching as well as for outstanding
research and development projects.
The Bronx Community College Foundation was established
in 1985. The Foundation ensures continuation of the record
of excellence by providing support for student scholarships,
faculty research program development, community education
and cultural enrichment. The Foundation also supports
the development of the Hall of Fame for Great Americans,
the 100-year old national landmark which was the first
hall of fame in the United States, ensuring that it remains
a major New York City cultural and educational center.
In 2006, Panasonic supported the Bronx Foundation Scholarship
Gala. A Panasonic executive is a member of the Bronx Community
College Foundation Corporate Board of Directors.
Internet
Education Foundation
The Internet Education Foundation
is dedicated to educating the public and policymakers
about the potential of decentralized global internet to
promote democracy, communications and commerce. The IEF
provides the staffing, coordination and funding for the
Internet Caucus Advisory Committee's events, forums, administration,
website, publications and other educational activities.
New
Jersey Nets Corporate Education Program
Panasonic has been involved
with the New Jersey Nets Corporate Education Program for
10 years. Tickets are donated for the New Jersey Nets
home games on behalf of Panasonic, to local schools and
non-profit organizations. The recipients use the tickets
as award incentives for students for academic achievement,
attendance, and participation in extra curricular programs
and activities. Most of the students who receive tickets
have never been to a professional basketball game.
New
Jersey SEEDS
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New Jersey SEEDS provides
high achieving inner-city students from low-income families
with educational opportunities typically available to
young people from more privileged families. Beginning
in the 4th grade, NJ SEEDS provides students with first
class academic enrichment through a cohesive program of
extra classes, tutoring and workshops on weekends and
throughout the summer. The students upon reaching the
9th grade are placed in private, independent day and boarding
schools. Throughout the entire process, NJ SEEDS continues
to support them with counseling, college advising and
summer job opportunities. In addition, NJ SEEDS continues
to mentor alumni throughout their college and graduate
school years. Approximately 98% of NJ SEEDS participants
go onto college. A recent student was named a Rhodes Scholar.
Panasonic has supported NJ SEEDS for over 5 years, and
a Panasonic executive sits on the Board of Directors.
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