SCTE FOUNDATION PLEDGES $60,000 FOR TECH EDUCATION, STEM PROGRAMS; APPLICATIONS FOR TWO AWARDS DUE MAY

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SCTE FOUNDATION PLEDGES $60,000 FOR TECH EDUCATION, STEM PROGRAMS; APPLICATIONS FOR TWO AWARDS DUE MAY 31

MAY 4, 2016 (Exton, PA) The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), its global arm, the International Society of Broadband Experts (ISBE), and the SCTE Foundation today announced $60,000 in awards that are intended to benefit current members of the cable technology workforce, as well as STEM programs at the scholastic level.

The awards, which draw on monies raised as part of the SCTE Foundation's multi-million dollar Advancing Cable Excellence (ACE) campaign, include support for college or technical training for SCTE/ISBE members and ongoing support for high school FIRST robotics clubs or groups.

Two awards totaling $15,000 are immediately available and must be applied for by Tuesday, May 31, 2016. They are:

An SCTE Foundation Scholarship for Engineering and Software Development that is available to anyone who has been an SCTE/ISBE member for four years and currently is working in a technical capacity. The scholarship is for $12,500 and funds education toward a degree program at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, technical training through SCTE/ISBE or affiliated industry training and certifications, including online and distance learning opportunities.

An SCTE Foundation Grant for FIRST that is a grant of $2,500 for a FIRST robotics team. At least one member of the team must have a parent who is an SCTE/ISBE member in good standing, and the team must be affiliated with the student's high school.

Eligibility requirements and application forms are available at foundation.scte.org/take-advantage/grants-and-scholarships.

Driving learning in both our current and next-generation workforces is central to cable's mission to sustain technical leadership, said Mark Dzuban, president and CEO of SCTE/ISBE and a member of the SCTE Foundation Board of Directors. Thanks to the commitment shown by so many in the industry, SCTE/ISBE is working closely with the SCTE Foundation to drive educational opportunities that will help our industry transform telecommunications now and in the future.

Established in 2005, the SCTE Foundation is intended to increase the technical, business, and leadership skills of the telecommunications engineering workforce, attract and recruit women, minorities, and veterans into engineering careers, and position the telecommunications industry as a desirable career opportunity for aspiring young people in the early stages of their careers. More information about the SCTE Foundation is available at foundation.scte.org.

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The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) is part of a unique ecosystem that has the power to prepare the workforce to meet the ever-changing demands of the Telecommunications Industry. Our members can realize streamlined delivery of products and services, improved customer satisfaction, and increased employee retention rates directly impacting business results. In cooperation with our partners, CableLabs and NCTA, SCTE prepares tomorrow's telecommunications leaders by communicating new Industry trends and technology, developing standards, and delivering relevant training and certification programs to enhance members' expertise and professional development. SCTE and its global brand, the International Society of Broadband Experts (ISBE), build value for corporate, vendor, and individual members by creating peer networking opportunities, professional mentoring, and communication of Industry information. Visit www.scte.org. Connect with SCTE at www.scte.org/socialmedia.

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