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Linda Hixson, Technology Teacher at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School, Shenandoah, PA
JetBlue’s Award-Winning Employer-Sponsored College Degree Program, JetBlue Scholars, Reaches a Milestone – 250 Degrees Conferred
JetBlue Scholars launched in 2016 offering the airline’s crewmembers an opportunity to earn fully accredited undergraduate college degrees, with JetBlue covering most of the cost.
Stackable Credentials and Modular Programs Bring More Options to Postsecondary Education
The future of postsecondary education will be modular, stackable and more democratic. That’s according to edX, a nonprofit organization, that is re-imagining the postsecondary education model.
Investing in Career Development Helps Companies Attract, Keep and Promote Top Talent
The cornerstone of JetBlue’s success is listening to employees from all walks of life—and responding to their concerns and aspirations in a concrete, effective way.
Smithfield Foods Supports TeamMates Mentoring Program with $50,000 Donation
Since 2011, Smithfield Foods has supported students in Crete, Nebraska, through the TeamMates mentorship program. Smithfield’s $50,000 contribution this year continues to encourage students to reach their full potential.
Sodexo and Swipe Out Hunger Take Action to Combat Food Insecurity on College Campuses
Today, Sodexo announced an industry-leading and first-of-its-kind pilot program to expand its partnership with Swipe Out Hunger – a leading national nonprofit group committed to reducing food insecurity on college campuses.
Reaching Kids Early Is the Key to Driving Interest in STEM, Educators Say
Hundreds of JetBlue crewmembers are alumni of Aviation High School, and now they’re paying it forward by regularly volunteering as student mentors and sponsoring field trips to New York airports.
Changing Girls’ Lives Through STEM Education
Today, too many girls are locked out of STEM and have to work twice as hard to get half as far. Techbridge Girls is leveling the playing field, striving to empower thousands more girls from low-income communities.
Leaders and Achievers Scholarships Now Open
Since 2001, Comcast NBCUniversal has awarded more than $33 million in scholarships to approximately 30,000 students to help them pursue higher education.