Student success has long been at the heart of 斯坦利黑 & 德克尔’s investments in the 立博体育官网. From monumental capital improvements to strengthening career readiness programs to building the scholars program that bears its name, 斯坦利黑 & 德克尔 (SBD) has been one of the University’s strongest corporate partners.
现在, thanks to a new $3 million gift, the corporation is building on this commitment in a new way—one with a special emphasis on Connecticut students and our local 工作force.
“斯坦利黑 & 德克,普拉特 & 惠特尼, and other industry leaders in Connecticut are stepping up to make significant investments into the 立博体育官网. We recognize the talented pipeline of students receiving an exceptional and hands-on educational experience at UHart, and what that means for the future of our 工作force in the state,小唐纳德·艾伦说. ’86, president and CEO of 斯坦利黑 & 德克尔 and current chair of the 立博体育官网 Board of Regents.
Through a new transformational gift, SBD is doubling down on this commitment by providing scholarships to students from 29 towns within the Greater Hartford region, vital funds that will address rising unmet need among these students.
2025年开始, the newly formed scholarships will be awarded to the top academically prepared incoming students from the Greater Hartford region with a special designation as 斯坦利黑 & 德克尔学者. These students join the ranks of current scholars, 每年评选, who enjoy access to SBD employees for monthly mentoring sessions, résumé-building 研讨会, and leadership development programs. They are also guaranteed first-round interviews for internships.
小唐纳德·艾伦. ’86, President and CEO, 斯坦利黑 & 德克尔“We’re seeing more UHart graduates go on to become employees at 斯坦利黑 & 德克尔. I think that’s a very powerful connection our students feel to the community, but it’s also a powerful connection between a corporation and a university.
The connection is especially meaningful here in Connecticut. Of the state’s private colleges and universities, the 立博体育官网 has the most alumni living and 工作ing in Connecticut, 31,2021年报告567份. Addressing this need among Connecticut residents aligns with the vision UHart and SBD share to build a more equitable and resilient place to live, 工作, 和玩耍, right here in the Greater Hartford area.
Along with access and opportunity, these scholarships focus on another vital component of the student experience: career readiness. That preparedness for what the future holds is something special and unique to the institution, 据艾伦说, one that remains a priority for the University and its corporate partners, 亚历克斯·库里回应道, associate vice president for corporate partnerships and career experiences.
“At the 立博体育官网, our commitment to student success extends beyond classroom learning,库里说。. “Thanks to the support of dedicated corporate partners, like 斯坦利黑 & 德克尔, our students have access to a variety of internship programs, 网络事件, career-preparation 研讨会, 人才招聘会往往会, 以及演讲嘉宾.
“These are the immersive learning experiences that ensure UHart students enter the 工作force with an understanding of company culture and expectations, 商务礼仪, 软技能, and the experiences to lead and excel.”
To learn more about the 斯坦利黑 & 德克尔学者计划, and how you can help us prepare more talented deserving students for the 工作force, 联系Alex Coury, associate vice president for corporate partnerships and career experiences, at coury@taoscabin.com.