The Commonwealth Technical Institute, one of only nine schools in Pennsylvania to receive the grant package, offers post-secondary education to people with disabilities using assistive technology devices that help teach independent life skills. Classroom education and hands-on-training provide career opportunities for students.
"This grant will provide CTI students with an educational experience that uses technology to closely mirror on-the-job experience," said Secretary of Labor & Industry Stephen M. Schmerin. "Training will not only help students find jobs in Pennsylvania's workforce, but it will also help them fulfill their dreams of living independently."
In addition to a $19,000 teaching stipend, the grant package includes $48,000 worth of equipment. The Presentation package for teachers includes a wireless, HP Tablet PC with docking station and DVD-CDRW optical drive; a Tablet PC docking station with a DVD/CDRW optical drive and external bay; and a digital projector. Classroom equipment for the students includes 20 wireless HP Tablet PCs with DVD/CDRW optical drives and external bays; a laptop/tablet cart; an HP access point with wireless card; an HP Photosmart all-in-one printer with cable; and an HP Photosmart digital camera.
Hewlett Packard awarded more than $7 million as part of its Technology for Teaching grant program to 172 K-12 public schools, plus two- and four-year colleges and universities.
"HP empowers students and teachers to succeed through innovative uses of technology and training," said Sidney Espinosa, the director of HP's philanthropy program. "We invest in schools to increase educational attainment and contribute to the development of a skilled, diverse workforce in the future."
For more information about Commonwealth Technical Institute at the Hiram G. Andrews Center, visit http://www.state.pa.us, PA Keyword: HGAC.
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