Gov. Perry Announces State Investment in Robotics Education Programs

11/16/2009 - DALLAS - Gov. Rick Perry today was joined by Texas Workforce commissioners Andres Alcantar and Ronnie Congleton, Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott and business leaders to announce a $1 million investment from the Texas Workforce Commission to expand statewide student participation in robotics education programs. The governor emphasized the importance of preparing young Texans to work in an increasingly competitive global economy by promoting programs that integrate science, technology, engineering and math into Texas classrooms.

for more information: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/13937/

Key Points:
Gov. Perry announces $1 million investment from TWC to expand student participation in robotics education programs

The programs emphasize science, technology, engineering skills

Preparing the future workforce to compete in the global economy is a priority for the governor

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