NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part
of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, CA
Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America
announced their commitment to empowering girls to explore a future
in technology through Tech Girls Rock. This new initiative
is aimed at helping girls to discover and cultivate an interest in
technology, and tech-related educational and career
opportunities.
As part of the commitment, CA Technologies will make a
$1,000,000 contribution to Boys &
Girls Clubs of America over two years to deliver inspiring programs
to tween and teen girls. Tech Girls Rock will aim to empower
and inspire girls to discover an interest in technology, and
ultimately, tech-related educational and career opportunities. Boys
& Girls Clubs of America serves four million youth through Club
membership and community outreach annually, of which 45 percent are
female youth. The organization's education strategy is focused on
introducing Club members to activities designed to provide fun
experiences that are hands-on, interactive and intentionally
develop critical thinking or other skills.
"CA Technologies is proud to be included as a member of the
Clinton Global Initiative," said Russell M.
Artzt, vice chairman and co-founder of CA Technologies. "The
Tech Girls Rock initiative, in partnership with Boys &
Girls Clubs of America, is a step toward addressing critical social
needs in the areas of jobs and career development, as well as
empowering girls and women. There are many studies and statistics
demonstrating a lack of female workers in the technology industry.
Issues like this are important to CA Technologies and we are happy
to make this commitment to help educate and inspire young women
about the wide ranging opportunities in the high-tech
industry."
In conjunction with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Tech
Girls Rock will feature innovative workshops held in Clubs
across the country. The workshops will include career exploration
panels with technology workers who will share their own stories and
experiences. Participants will also engage in discussions on key
trends and topics in IT and will participate in technology-focused
challenges and projects.
"Over the years we continue to see the vital role technology
plays in the lives of our youth," said Roxanne Spillett, president and CEO of Boys
& Girls Clubs of America. "Tech Girls Rock is an
opportunity to introduce young women and girls to new horizons and
support their potential for a great future in the technology field.
We are pleased to have CA Technologies join us in fostering the
interests of our youth and opening the door to new
possibilities."
This commitment evolved from a long-standing partnership between
CA Technologies and Boys & Girls Clubs of America and will
incorporate two core CA Technologies focus areas: STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math) education and the Advancement of
Women in IT.
Tech Girls Rock is part of Boys & Girls Clubs of
America's strategy aimed at ensuring all members graduate from high
school on time, are equipped for a post-secondary education and a
21st-century career.
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About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(www.bgca.org) has enabled young people most in
need to achieve great futures as productive, caring,
responsible citizens. Today, nearly 4,000 Boys &
Girls Clubs serve some 4 million children and teens through Club
membership and community outreach. Clubs are located
in cities, towns, public housing and on Native American
lands throughout the country and on U.S. military
installations worldwide. They provide a safe place,
caring adult mentors, and high-impact youth development
programs on a daily basis during critical non-school
hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success,
good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris
Survey of alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives.
National headquarters are located in Atlanta.
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About the Clinton Global Initiative
Established in 2005 by President Bill
Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convenes global
leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the
world's most pressing challenges. Since 2005, CGI Annual Meetings
have brought together nearly 150 current and former heads of state,
18 Nobel Prize laureates, hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of
foundations, major philanthropists, directors of the most effective
nongovernmental organizations, and prominent members of the media.
These CGI members have made more than 2,000 commitments, which have
already improved the lives of 300 million people in more than 180
countries. When fully funded and implemented, these commitments
will be valued in excess of $63
billion. The 2011 Annual Meeting will take place
Sept. 20-22 in New York City.
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About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and
solutions company with expertise across all IT environments – from
mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies
manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to
deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies innovative
products and services provide the insight and control essential for
IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the
Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT
ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at
www.ca.com.
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Kelley Schultz
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Dvon Holland
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Phone: (404) 487-5321
dholland@bgca.org
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