ExxonMobil Guyana in partnership with the Volunteer Youth Corp (VYC) hosted the 6th annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) camp under the theme, “Achieving excellence in studies, promoting innovation and creativity through STEM.”
According to an ExxonMobil press release, the camp which ran from April 15-17, targeted secondary school students from Grades 9 -11.
In her address to the participants, Senior Director Public and Government Affairs, Deedra Moe, said STEM is at the core of ExxonMobil’s operations generally as it seeks to develop new technology, and ensure operations are safe and environmentally responsible.
“STEM Education is also extremely important globally, just in terms of development— of countries, and of people. That is why ExxonMobil Guyana is supporting the Volunteer Youth Corps in STEM Education programmes such as this,” Moe was quoted as saying.
ExxonMobil Guyana has supported the Volunteer Youth Corps Inc. in the execution of its STEM Education initiatives since 2012 and has announced a contribution of $20 million to VYC for the 2019-2020 programme.
