The corporate community provides vital support to New York City kids and the after-school programs they attend. Over the past eleven years, TASC’s corporate partnerships have taken many forms and had an impact on every level. TASC’s corporate partnerships are tailored to each corporation’s objectives and budget. Corporations may provide support to a particular program, geographic region, event, initiative or key investment area, or corporations may support TASC’s overall growth and sustainability. Beyond financial support, businesses that partner with TASC are provided with a platform to raise visibility within their communities and deepen relationships through service opportunities in partnership with TASC.
We welcome opportunities to explore mutually beneficial partnerships and ensure strong execution. For more information on corporate partnerships, please contact: Jama Toung, Director of Development, at jtoung [at] tascorp.com.
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Only two-thirds of high school students graduate in four years. Fewer than 60% of NYC students (35% of young men) graduate from high school. TASC works to keep students engaged in school, and in their preparation for college and careers, by providing students in our high school programming with training and support to work with younger kids in after-school programs and camps. Two successful TASC high school initiatives have been the New York Times Summer Jobs Program and City Connection, for which the New York Times Neediest Cases Fund is providing $2 million in support this year.
The fund has raised nearly $250 million in its 97 years of existence to benefit various causes throughout NYC, including TASC’s high school programs.
For seven years the Fund has provided generous support to TASC to manage the summer jobs program for New York City high school students. In 2010, the program served nearly 650 young people. They received college and career counseling and training in leadership and workplace skills. They also earned much-needed income as they worked with younger children in camps, day care programs and other activities operated by seven community agencies.
In 2006, the New York Times Neediest Cases Fund asked TASC to build on the lessons of the summer jobs program to design a supported work program that would target high school students who were at risk of disconnecting from school before they could graduate. From this, the City Connection program was born. This school year, 105 high school students are participating in the City Connection Program. Among the first class of seniors to participate in City Connection, 88 percent graduated from high school and enrolled in college.
For young people to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce and thrive in a global economy, they must become confident, competent learners in the key disciplines of math and science. In support of TASC’s work to engage more kids in math and science learning and discovery beyond school hours, the Toyota U.S.A. Foundation partnered with TASC to create the New York City Environmental Conservation Heroes Award.
For the past 20 years, the Toyota U.S.A Foundation has funded K-12 educational programs that focus on math and science, providing $2 million a year in support and partnering with some of America's leading organizations and institutions. Thanks to a generous two-year grant of $250,000 from the Foundation, TASC is building opportunities for students who attend New York City after-school programs to conduct real-world field studies and research. New York City’s renowned science institutions are partnering with after-school programs in this initiative, providing over 180 students exposure to professional role models who work in math and science careers. Kids now have the chance to grow in their enthusiasm for math and science learning, overcome fears of the subject matter and become more prepared to pursue math and science majors in college. For some, perhaps this is the beginning of what will become their careers.
Motorola Foundation shares a commitment with TASC to inspire students to learn about science and generate interest in science-related careers. Since its inception in 1953, The Motorola Foundation has contributed more than $7.5 million to further programs in science, technology, engineering and math.
This year, Motorola Foundation granted TASC $50,700 in support of After-School Conservation Clubs that engage urban youth attending after-school programs in hands-on, authentic experiences that strengthen problem-solving skills, develop science skills and inspire lifelong science learning.
The JCPenney Afterschool Fund shares a commitment with TASC to provide children with access to life-enriching after-school programs that foster their academic, physical and social development. Since 1999, the Afterschool Fund has contributed more than $80 million to various after-school programs across the country. This year, JCPenney donated $25,000 to support TASC's general programming like our Expanded Learning Time/NYC initiative and education reform efforts.
Last year, The JCPenney Afterschool Fund sponsored the nation’s most in-depth study, of how America’s children spend their afternoons: America After 3PM. Nearly 30,000 households in the U.S. were surveyed for the 2009 report, issued by the Afterschool Alliance. New York ranked third among the top ten states in the nation for after-school.
Kids in inner city schools need more time and opportunity for science and literacy activities that equip them with the skills to be competitive in today’s global economy. IBM contributes technology, talent and cash awards to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions around the world. IBM and TASC share the belief in the power and importance of science and literacy in a child’s learning. That’s why we are working together to support new York City kids in composing original, science-related e-books that tell the stories of their experiences with science in after-school. This year, IBM granted TASC $6,000 to support Science Book Builders, an initiative that provides children with an opportunity to become published science authors in conjunction with IBM’s Reading Companion program.
Con Ed shares a commitment with TASC to foster professional development for teachers; facilitate school-to-career initiatives; and enrich math and science curricula. There is widespread consensus regarding the urgent need for improved math and science education in the United States and the implications for our nation’s competitiveness in these fields. This has led to increased attention to K-12 and math and science education reform along with a focus on the value of the informal science education that after-school can offer as a tool for addressing the needs of learners. This year, Con Ed granted TASC $5,000 to provide science curriculum materials to 90 after-school educators working in after-school programs across New York City.
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