WEST NYACK- “Resourcing the world” starts with giving people the tools they need to solve tomorrow’s challenges. Veolia is proud to put this principle in practice by connecting local students with technology that supports interactive and adaptive learning.
“Veolia is eager to help students access devices and applications that can accelerate their studies and set them up for academic success,” said Chris Graziano, Veolia’s Vice President and General Manager of New York operations. “We can never lose sight of the fact that today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce.”
Veolia provides water service to 500,000 customers in Rockland, Westchester, Orange and Putnam counties in New York. Its charitable contributions program supports initiatives that strengthen the long-term sustainability of these communities. As part of this program, Veolia recently funded technology upgrades for students who participate in the following programs:
Head Start of Rockland
With Veolia’s assistance, Head Start of Rockland, Inc purchased 63 iPads for pre-kindergarten students in its Haverstraw, Spring Valley and Nyack centers. These iPads give young learners hands-on access to a world of interactive applications built to support and accelerate their individual development.
Hudson Valley P-Tech
Rockland BOCES’s Hudson Valley P-TECH program acquired new laptops and a 3D printer with Veolia’s recent contribution. This technology provides the tools needed for students to stay on track with the school’s hands-on, project-based engineering curriculum.
The program aims to get students interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Graduates earn a high school diploma and an associate’s degree at no cost from Rockland Community College.
