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Ford Motor Company is committed to helping all students become adept problem solvers and critical thinkers armed with strong teamwork and communications skills, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Recognizing that many high schools, in their current form, are not preparing students with the critical 21st century skills necessary to compete in a global knowledge economy and the reality of an ever-changing workplace, Ford has taken up the effort to improve high school instruction.

Starting with the goal of making Austin the "Human Capital" of the world, local business leaders through the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce are finding original ways to partner with local schools, districts and state policymakers to offer students new opportunities to ensure the region maintains and enhances a pool of skilled and talented employees in years to come, in recognition of the importance of a stronger system for graduating prepared high school students.

Intel believes that it is critical for the U.S. to maintain its lead in technical innovation, built on excellence in math and science. Innovation drives our standard of living and keeps the U.S. competitive. As Chairman of the Board of Intel, Dr. Craig Barrett has been personally committed to ensuring that the U.S. bolster the innovation pipeline by attracting more students, including women and underrepresented minorities, to pursue science, math, and engineering in school and in their careers.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a national partnership program that brings together local schools, higher education institutions and the private sector to promote pre-engineering education in middle and high school. PLTW provides pre-engineering courses for students in participating schools in hopes of yielding a bigger, better-trained and technology-savvy employee pipeline.

Texas Instruments (TI), a global semiconductor company and designer and supplier of digital signal processing and analog technologies, has a long and successful track record of strategic corporate philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy in the area of public education. TI recognizes the need to prepare students for careers that require proficiency and competency in math and science skills to ensure a workforce that can continue to move technological research and development forward in the U.S.