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 Home : Community Outreach
Sperry Marine’s commitment to our people, our community and our future is evident throughout our organization. As we continue to grow and evolve, the responsibility we feel to serve our community and help those in need grows with us. We maintain a strong commitment to programs that improve education and human services, promote cultural awareness and diversity, and support our troops and veterans. |
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One such commitment to the community is the WORTHY program. The WORTHY (Worthwhile to Help High School Youth) Mentoring and Scholarship Program offers a unique opportunity and a valuable resource to high school students interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
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What is WORTHY? |
WORTHY (Worthwhile To Help High School Youth) is a mentoring program for local high school students seeking work experience and an opportunity to pursue interests in STEM. Each participant visits the facility for one full day every month, and is paired with two mentors. Together, they create a project that is worked on throughout the year. |
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What are the program’s objectives? |
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The focus and primary objective of the WORTHY program is to select high school students who are challenged by their environment, available resources and support systems, yet demonstrate the academic excellence and leadership ability necessary to successfully complete college studies in the areas that interest them. |
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Who is eligible? |
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To be considered for the WORTHY program, applicants must be a resident of Albemarle County, attend a public high school within the Albemarle County/Charlottesville City limits, be in 10th or 11th grade for the upcoming school year, plan to major in STEM, maintain a 3.0 grade average and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
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This program helps mentees prepare for college, gain experience in a local corporate work environment, meet students from other high schools with similar interests, obtain hands-on lab experience, and explore topics that they are or could be interested in.
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Nikki Forbes |
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434.974.2411 |
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