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AT&T and Surgical Specialists of Louisiana
Sponsor STRIKE for STEM

Major Sponsors for STRIKE for STEM

Core Element President, David Huete announced, “Core Element is fortunate to have a variety of corporate sponsors. Two organizations that have stepped up to “Strike for STEM” are AT&T and the Surgical Specialists of Louisiana.  These organizations understand the importance of STEM education on the future of our youth and our region.”

Core Element is a not-for-profit that is committed to initiating change in K-12 math and science education in Greater New Orleans and across Louisiana.  The goal is to improve student achievement by providing professional development and curriculum resources to teachers in order to ensure students are prepared to pursue STEM careers in the future. Nearly one fourth of all students fail to graduate with their class. In fact, nearly one-third of all U.S. public high school students fail to graduate — and the rate jumps to nearly one-half for African American, Hispanic and Native American students.  Mr. Huete contends, “There is a compelling economic argument about exposing children to math and science early and consistently, but another benefit we receive as a community is an increase in their critical thinking skills.  Core Element is about exposure, creating an interest, and developing life skills that bring value no matter where a student chooses to go in life.”

 
Surgical Specialist of Louisiana

 The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana (SSL) is a group of 8 board certified advanced laparoscopic surgeons who specialize in surgical and nonsurgical weight loss.  “When we were approached by Core Element to be a sponsor for this event, we felt like the mission of both organizations shared similar philosophies. The Surgical Specialists is committed to changing the lives of our patients, one person at a time, just as Core Element impacts the education and future success of children, one child at a time. We are thrilled to sponsor and be part of this dynamic group.”

For more than 25 years, the AT&T Foundation has been committed to strengthening communities through advancing education.  In 2008, the company launched AT&T’s Youth Aspire Program.  This initiative focuses on the need to address the high school drop out crisis and is committed to investing in a well-educated workforce. 

AT&T and the AT&T Foundation are working to help reverse this drop-out trend by identifying programs like Core Element that assist educators, students and their families focus on opportunities for educational success and workforce readiness.  Debbie Canale, AT&T Regional Vice-President shares her thoughts, “It is imperative that small business, corporate citizens and professional societies extend resources and support organizations that are dedicated to educating the future workforce.  AT&T is committed to investing in a well-educated workforce; it is vital to the future of our children and our country.”

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