"We have the potential to truly impact how we as institutions meet the needs of tomorrow's industries," says Erika Beck, president of California State University, Northridge, where the Global Hispanic Serving Institutions Equity Innovation Hub is based.
That's why the university is awarding $2 million in grants to 17 community colleges across the state in an effort to boost diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, as well as in the creative and tech industries, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
The grants, made possible through financial support from Apple, will be awarded between $64,000 and $150,000 each to help students from Latinx, black, APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American), and indigenous communities pursue high-demand careers in STEM fields, CSU says in a press release.
"Through our partnership with CSUN to launch the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub, we're committed to providing transformative learning and career opportunities to students at Hispanic-serving institutions across the country," Apple VP Lisa Jackson says.
"The response was amazing," adds Amanda Quintero, senior advisor to Beck for inclusive excellence and the equity innovation officer for the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub.
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