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Jackson School Wins $65,000 From Samsung for Addressing Food Insecurity
April 14, 2020
JPS students at the Career Development Center prepare for their virtual pitch event where they will present their project to a panel of judges in hopes of being named one of three National Winners. |
Jackson Public Schools Career Development Center has been named one of 10 National Finalists in the 11th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest - a nationwide education competition that challenges students in grades 6-12 to use STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills to address local issues and inspire change in their communities. As a National Finalist, the Career Development Center has won $65,000 in Samsung technology and classroom supplies for their project to help hunger and food insecurity — which they created while splitting their school time between the classroom and at-home virtual learning.
In just a few weeks, the students will participate in a virtual pitch event where they will present their project to a panel of judges in hopes to be named one of three National Winners and take home the grand prize of $130,000. The local community is invited to watch these remarkable students pitch their project ideas on Wednesday, April 28 beginning at 9 a.m. Central at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Website.
In addition, the community is encouraged to help the school win an additional $15,000 as a Community Choice Award winner by voting online at Samsung.com/solve.
"Through the Solve for Tomorrow competition, we have seen firsthand how resilient students are, as these challenging times have proven to be a source of creativity and innovation for our National Finalists," said Ann Woo, Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship, Samsung Electronics America.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow challenges students to create high-impact, functional solutions. While in virtual and hybrid learning environments, students had to be more nimble than ever to answer that call. These National Finalists represent hundreds of students and teachers who have worked determinedly to change the world, and we are proud to play a part in their journey.
The local Jackson community, and anyone throughout the country, can vote online for Career Development Center to be named one of two Community Choice Winners, and help them secure an additional $15,000 for the school. To participate, simply view the school video on the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow website and cast your vote. Voting is permitted once a day until 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Monday, May 3.
More Coverage:
- Cool Schools: Jackson Public School’s Career Development Center, WJTV, April 13, 2021