HOUSTON (April 20, 2011)—HoustonWorks USA today announced the student recipients of the 2011 HoustonWorks USA Scholarships. The HoustonWorks USA Scholarship Program, composed of merit-based educational grants, is open to local students ages 17 – 21, who excel academically and serve local communities. These scholarships assist students in attending colleges, universities, apprenticeship programs and vocational training schools.
“We are very proud of our scholarship program,” said Larry V. Green, CEO, HoustonWorks USA. “Since the program inception we have assisted more than 100 students and given out more than $200,000. Our mission is dedicated to making a difference in our local community by investing into the educational potential of these young students; we are helping create the next generation of leaders.”
The scholarship program was the creation of HoustonWorks USA employees to assist students with the cost of continuing education. Students submit the application along with a personal essay and three letters of recommendations. These selected students will be honored at The HoustonWorks USA 2011 Scholarship Luncheon on May 11, 2011 at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. The luncheon will be emceed by FOX 26 morning anchor Natalie Bomke and keynote speaker, Paula Harris Director, Community Affairs, Schlumberger and HISD Board President. Mayor Annise Parker will also provide remarks.
“It is very fulfilling to be part of an organization whose focus is on helping people improve their lives for the better,” said Mark Newsome, Internal Audit Manager, Shell and HoustonWorks USA Board Member. “By providing these scholarship opportunities, students are free to focus on achieving academic excellence.
The 2011 HoustonWorks USA Scholarship Recipients are: Cailey Cotner, Memorial High School; Warren Douglas, Houston Academy for International Studies; Victor Hu, University of Houston; Christian Mata, MacArthur Senior High School; Chelsea Minter, Jack Yates High School; Marisol Palomares, St. Joseph Catholic School; Lizet Pantaleon, Nimitz High School; Christian Tulio, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory; Heather Woitena, Pasadena Memorial High School; Ty Wilson, James Madison High School.
About HoustonWorks USA:
Founded in 1984, HoustonWorks USA is the leading provider of services focusing on job placement, continuing education and vocational training. Serving more than 1 million annually, HoustonWorks USA provides job seekers with a variety of workshops including job search techniques, interviewing skills and resume writing, or use of the resource library with Internet access and postings of local, state and national job openings. Training is also available in career fields such as healthcare, business, computers and education. HoustonWorks USA manages several of the largest Workforce Solutions offices in Houston and the surrounding region for the Houston-Galveston Area Council. These offices offer a wide range of services for job seekers as well as employers looking for trained workers. HoustonWorks also provides numerous youth programs including internships, scholarships, summits and summer camps. HoustonWorks is a 501(c) 3, tax-exempt organization. Visit www.houstonworks.org for additional information.
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