CA Technologies CEO Joins Change the Equation Board, Amplifies Commitment to STEM Education

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Washington, DC-based CEO Mike Gregoire, leader of global IT company CA Technologies, has joined the board of directors of Change the Equation (CTEq), a national coalition of CEOs committed to improving STEM education for all young people in the U.S. Gregoire brings his leadership and vision to the board, emphasizing CA's commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen and advancing STEM education for underserved youth.

Key Takeaways:

  • CA Technologies has strengthened its engagement with local communities through STEM education initiatives, with a focus on supporting underserved young people, under the leadership of CEO Mike Gregoire.
  • Gregoire's appointment to the Change the Equation board reflects CA Technologies' commitment to advancing STEM education and recognizes his strategic thinking in the IT industry.
  • The company's Tech Girls Rock partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America aims to deliver innovative learning opportunities to tween and teen girls, with CA employees participating in workshop events and donating their time to provide expertise.
  • Change the Equation has been championing the value of a good start through K-12 STEM education since 2010, working towards universal STEM literacy through collaboration with schools, communities, and states.
  • The coalition's members, including DuPont, Freeport-McMoRan, and Xerox, are advocating for state policies and practices that produce STEM-literate high school graduates, ensuring high standards for all students, and supporting evidence-based STEM learning programs.

Statistics:

  • Since 2010, Change the Equation has been working to champion the value of a good start through K-12 STEM education.
  • The coalition's goal is to ensure that all students are STEM literate by 2025.
  • CA Technologies has been active in STEM education through its Tech Girls Rock partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, reaching tween and teen girls.
  • Under CEO Mike Gregoire's leadership, the company has strengthened its community engagement with a focus on advancing STEM education for underserved young people.

Sources:

  • CA Technologies news release, Washington, July 28
  • Change the Equation website, about.csteq.org
  • Tech Girls Rock partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, boysgirlsclubs.org