GE Volunteers donate $2,000 to the Starbase Vermont youth program

For the second year in a row, GE Volunteers have donated $2,000 to the Starbase Vermont youth program to help teach science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to elementary school students in Vermont. Starbase offers students in grades 4 through 6 an exciting activity-based curriculum conducted over 5 days (25 hours) with a goal to inspire students in STEM fields. The Starbase program typically occurs over a 5-week period and it is free of charge.
"GE has been tremendously supportive," said Doug Gilman, State Director of Starbase Vermont. "In addition to the funds donated by GE Volunteers, over the last two years the Rutland GE Employees Community Concerns Fund has donated $2,000 to our cause. With support from our community partners, we are able to serve about 1,500 Vermont students every year."
"At GE Aviation we clearly understand the importance of the Starbase mission," said Bill Sacco, a senior quality engineer at the GE Aviation plant in Rutland. "Starbase has a special ability to inspire student interest and excitement in science and engineering. That's why I feel privileged to serve on the Starbase Vermont Board of Directors."
Through hands-on learning, the Starbase curriculum also teaches vital personal development skills including teambuilding, goal setting, and healthy choices. With program sites in Rutland and South Burlington, Starbase Vermont reaches about 80 classes of students annually in Vermont. All public and private schools are eligible to apply for this program and is there no fee for students to participate.
Source: Starbase Vermont. SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT (July 14, 2009) -