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HP envisions a world with unlimited educational opportunities. We believe there is no better way to address society’s most pressing challenges than by equipping students, educators and future entrepreneurs with the skills for turning their ideas and ambition into action. Through the power of technology to promote collaboration and unleash ingenuity, we can drive positive change for millions of people worldwide.
Through our flagship social innovation programs, HP is partnering with other leaders to improve educational systems, make learning opportunities more broadly available, and train educators, students and aspiring entrepreneurs on essential business and IT skills.
HP focuses its Social Innovations in Education in the following areas:
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HP Catalyst Initiative
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HP is building a global network of consortia that is developing more effective approaches to
science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. The goal is to create international collaborative “sandboxes” of innovation that will explore what the future of STEM education can look like—a future where students use their technical and creative ingenuity to address urgent social challenges in their communities and around the world.
Key dates:
- Apply now! Applications due May 12th, 2011
» Learn more
» 2010 HP Catalyst Recipient List
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HP EdTech Innovators Award
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HP EdTech Innovators Award showcases and supports educators who are using technology in groundbreaking ways inside and outside of the classroom. In 2010,
a maximum of ten education institutions will be awarded an HP technology grant valued at approximately
USD$40,000 (list price) as well as membership in a social network that includes support, training and other
features intended to help grantees develop and share their ideas.
» Learn more
» 2010 HP EdTech Innovators Award Recipient List
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HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE)
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HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE) is a global training program that builds IT and business skills among aspiring entrepreneurs, helping them transform their lives and the lives of others in their communities.
» Learn more
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Responsible Business Competition
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The Responsible Business Competition encourages students to develop an effective business plan that combines financial performance, innovation and social and environmental responsibility. The online competition is open to secondary school students participating in the Junior Achievement Company Program in Europe, Latin America and North America.
Learn more about the
competition and HP’s partnership with Junior Achievement.
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HP Innovations in Education Worldwide Summit
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HP, in collaboration with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), invited educators from around the world to participate remotely in the 2010 HP Innovations in Education Worldwide Summit. More than 100 educators in 23 countries attended the summit on 22−24 February 2010 to learn from education experts and innovation thought leaders.
View webcasts, tour a gallery of virtual posters and see photos from the summit.
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