Original Date: 02/23/1998
Revision Date: 01/18/2007

The Leuzinger High School Environmental Academy Partnership is one of Northrop Grumman’s good neighbor projects. As a participating member of the community, Northrop Grumman chose to invest time, manpower, and money in a partnership with the California Department of Education to further the environmental education experience, and expand the knowledge of local at-risk high school students.

The Leuzinger High School Environmental Academy Partnership is one of Northrop Grumman’s good neighbor projects. As a participating member of the community, Northrop Grumman chose to invest time, manpower, and money in a partnership with the California Department of Education to further the environmental education experience, and expand the knowledge of local at-risk high school students.

Established in 1996, the Environmental Academy Partnership program is geared specifically toward at-risk students to encourage them to stay in school and broaden their educational horizons and goals. Students must apply to be accepted into the program. Criteria for acceptance is based on student commitment; demonstrated improvement in school attendance and grades; and parental involvement. In return, students gain basic job preparation skills; resume writing and building; development of interviewing skills; self improvement; teaming; public speaking; higher education credits and goals; and guidance toward becoming a valuable and productive community member.

During the first year, 60 students met the criteria and were accepted into the program. The following year, the application list grew to 100 candidates. Northrop Grumman’s participation goes beyond hosting environmental training for the students. Efforts by the company include working with teachers to develop environmental program curricula; participating in career day events at the high school; giving briefs and plant tours to teachers and students; and donating supplies, laboratory glassware, and money at the local and corporate levels.

Northrop Grumman’s involvement and commitment to the community are demonstrated by projects such as the Leuzinger High School Environmental Academy Partnership. In addition, the company and its employees are making a difference by investing in the people from their community.

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