LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Colocation America, (www.colocationamerica.com), a leading provider of colocation and dedicated server hosting, announced the reintroduction of their grant opportunity that supports efforts to bolster science, technology, engineering and math education (STEM). The STEM Grant represents Colocation America's commitment to working with nonprofits within the community to provide the educational background needed for young people wishing to enter the STEM workforce of the future.
"After the success of our STEM grant program in 2015, we are happy to offer this opportunity again to the communities we serve," said Samantha Walters, Vice President of Corporate Strategy. "STEM education and youth programs are incredibly important in our connected world, and we want to provide opportunities for students to reach their full potential and find a career in the technologies of tomorrow."
Four to ten grants of up to $7,500 are available to be awarded to nonprofit charitable organizations classified as a 501(c) (3) public charity and K-12 educators with STEM programming for their new or reoccurring program. Grant decisions are based on the extent to which measurable program goals, objectives, and activities enhance student interest and encourage preparation for STEM courses and careers.
Members serving on the STEM Grant Selection Committee:
Nadia Despenza, Director of STEM for YouthBuild Charter School of California
Cathie Mostovoy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Mostovoy Strategies
Hillary Stiff, Managing Director for Cheval Capital
Amber Walters, Development Manager for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, Greater Los Angeles Chapter
For more information, please visit www.ColocationAmerica.com/STEM-Grant
About Colocation America:
Established in 2000, Colocation America has grown to become one of the most reliable colocation hosting providers nationwide. With their main data centers in Los Angeles, CA, Colocation America was built from the ground up by professional engineers with a vision of delivering a fully integrated, trusted colocation hosting service.
At Colocation America, our offerings are simple and exactly to the point– we call it "The Foundation" of every IT Infrastructure: IPs (connectivity), hosting (space), and servers (hardware). Whether you need a server to backup your data or a place to host your full IT infrastructure, Colocation America has earned a reputation for its unparalleled 24/7 customer support whenever and wherever our clients need it.
Media Contact: Samantha Walters, Colocation America, 310-709-0133, csr@colocationamerica.com
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