- Last Updated on Sunday, 29 September 2019 11:45
Local Businesses Help Fund the Program
Local businesses in Washington and Allegheny counties contributed money to The Challenge Program, Inc. to support the Program’s efforts to motivate and reward students during the 2018-2019 Program year in area high schools.
Washington County Challenge Participants |
Through The Challenge Program, Inc., businesses introduce careers in the community to sophomores, juniors, and seniors and challenge students to compete in TCP’s five award categories that directly link to academic and workforce success. The categories are Attendance, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), Community Service, Academic Improvement, and Academic Excellence. Additionally, businesses engage students in a variety of work-related activities such as facility tours, industry presentations, career days, job shadowing, and internships.
Businesses in Washington County contributed $50,000 to The Challenge Program to benefit high school students in Washington County. Businesses in Allegheny County contributed $85,000 to assist students in Allegheny County high schools.
In the photo at right: Representing The Challenge Program in Washington County, pictured (L to R): Front Row - Mary DeProspero-Adams-Western Area CTC. Back Row - Greg Locy – Ringgold School District; Myra Bernhart – The Challenge Program, Inc.; Maria Campieri – The Challenge Program, Inc.; Christina Kramer – Range Resources; Valerie Buraczewski – cfsbank; Neil Bassi – cfsbank; Trisha Craig – Fort Cherry School District
Alleghent County Challenge Participants |
(Photo at right) tRepresenting The Challenge Program in Allegheny County pictured (L to R): Front Row - Rob Throckmorton-MARC USA;
Barata Bey-Huntington Bank; Erin Miller-Carpenter Powder Products; Natasha Johnson-Parkway West Career and Technology Center; Mary Ann Berg-Mascaro Construction; Dawn Gordon-Pittsburgh Westinghouse; Thea Holzworth-A.W. Beattie Career Center; Tony Bucci-MARC USA