Just days after Micron announced 35 million dollars of community investments, Micron Week kicks off today with activities to promote careers and community engagement.
Activities the first two days focus on school-age youth, introducing them to a range of technologies to spark their interest.
Micron week kicks off today at Onondaga Community College with educational activities and a chance to meet astronaut Jennette Epps. Tomorrow the hands-on program travels to North Syracuse Junior High.
Syracuse City Schools Superintendent Pamela Odom says the week’s activities were designed to engage students as well as community members.
“Whether you’re that young person on spring break, job seekers, business community members, families and those who share Micron’s passion to take action through volunteerism, this week invites us to imagine how today’s learning and service can shape tomorrow’s success,” Odom said.
Current job seekers might be interested in a Wednesday evening event at BOCES in Liverpool to review construction and other employment.
Thursday and Friday activities include volunteerism opportunities and a STEM festival at the MOST. All the activities follow a theme repeated by government officials and Micron executives, that the company won’t succeed unless the community benefits.
Last week Micron announced investments in housing, job training, child care, and transportation to help people get to jobs in Clay, where the huge chip manufacturing center is being built.
SCHEDULE FOR MICRON WEEK
Monday, March 30: Careers in Tech and Keynote Speech with Jeanette Epps
Onondaga Community College
🕘 9:00-3:00
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to a learning event featuring local astronaut Jeanette Epps to learn more about Micron, technology career pathways, and experience hands-on STEM activities. Monday's event is at Onondaga Community College and features a tour of the Micron Cleanroom Simulation Lab. Lunch for students is included.
Tuesday, March 31: Careers in Tech and Keynote Speech with Jeanette Epps
North Syracuse Junior High School
🕘 9:00-3:00
Students grades 6-12 are invited to a learning event featuring local astronaut Jeanette Epps. Students will learn more about Micron, technology career pathways, and experience hands-on STEM activities in breakout sessions. There will also be hands-on STEM activities from Micron, the MOST, and Erie21/Le Moyne College. Lunch for students is included.
Wednesday, April 1: Micron Innovation at the Intersection of AI
INSPYRE Innovation Hub 235 Harrison St., Syracuse
🕝 2:30-5:30
CenterState CEO members are invited to join President Rob Simpson and the CenterState CEO team at the new INSPYRE Innovation Hub for a Tech Talk with guest speaker Steve Bakota, Micron CVP of Strategy and Business Operations, and Scott Gatzemeier, Micron CVP US Expansion. Topics will cover the intersection of AI and Micron Memory as well as an overview of Micron’s global manufacturing and expansion. Networking reception to follow. (Space Limited. Advance Registration Required.)
Thursday, April 2: Micron Community and Volunteerism at the Food Bank of Central New York
🕤 9:30-12:00
Micron supports local nonprofits through hands-on engagement and investment. Join us in the morning to assist with creating bags of food at Food Bank’s warehouse for distribution to children within the Syracuse City School District.
Thursday, April 2: Micron Community and Volunteerism at Central Library (downtown)
🕜 1:30-5:00
Nonprofit leaders, community members, and families are invited to the downtown Central Library to hear about Micron’s volunteerism and giving initiatives, listen to remarks from Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens, learn more about United Way’s Day of Caring initiatives, and join us in a volunteer project to create hygiene kits for those in need. (Advance Registration Required.)
Friday, April 3: Free STEM Fest at the MOST
🕤 9:30-5:00
Join us for STEM Fest at the MOST sponsored by Micron! Enjoy free admission to the museum all day, hands-on fun STEM activities, and food trucks (11-2). Micron representatives and the MOST’s Micron Fellows will be in the museum's Micron DECONSTRUCTED exhibit with special displays and programming. (Space limited. Volunteers must register in advance. )
