Tech Collective, Rhode Island’s IT and Bioscience Industry Association, today released applications for its 2010 scholarship offerings. The 5 scholarships total $7,000, one of which is being funded by Fibertech Networks. The scholarships aim to raise awareness around the IT industry, particularly in Rhode Island, and to aid in funding and developing the IT workforce pipeline.
Fibertech Networks / Tech Collective Scholarship – $3,000 scholarship established for one female Rhode Island high school student planning to pursue a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or other IT field. The student must provide evidence of interest and participation in IT initiatives throughout high school.
"Fibertech is proud to be a part of a scholarship that recognizes young women here in Rhode Island excelling in the field of technology," said Mike Hurley, VP Sales and Marketing for Fibertech Networks. "We expect this kind of scholarship to help foster technical talent that is crucial for area businesses and organizations to meet the expanding IT challenges and opportunities ahead of us."
Recipients of any scholarship must be a legal Rhode Island resident and attend a Rhode Island college or university. Tech Collective will administer the scholarships. Applications must be received by March 2010, please visit www.tech-collective.org specific deadline dates, more information and scholarship applications.
About Fibertech Networks:
Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., Fibertech Networks is a leader in providing fiber-optic based network services throughout mid-size cities in the Eastern and Central regions of the United States. The company has built metro-area networks strategically connecting local Telco central offices, carrier hotels, data centers, office parks and other high traffic locations. Founded in 2000 and privately held, Fibertech investors are led by Nautic Partners of Providence, R.I., and Banc of America Capital Investors of Charlotte, N.C. Further information about the company can be found at www.fibertech.com.
About Tech Collective:
Tech Collective is Rhode Island’s Information Technology and Bioscience Industry Association. Uniting industry, government and academic stakeholders, our mission is to inspire, engage, educate and employ a high-skill, high-wage Knowledge Economy in Rhode Island. Since its transition from the Rhode Island Technology Council (RITEC) in 2004, Tech Collective has received more than $6M in federal, state and private grant funding to foster industry collaboration, awareness and development through events and initiatives including: GRRL Tech, Women in Technology, Bio-Ed, Tech Laureates’ Night and STEM-based education and training programs for K-16 students as well as incumbent and transitioning workers. For more information about Tech Collective, please visit www.tech-collective.org.
