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​The education and technology initiatives we support help keep our communities vibrant and prepare the workforce of tomorrow.

 STEM HomeLabs
 
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STEM HomeLabs | POWERED BY COMED

This summer, ComEd inspired 100 African American and Hispanic students from across Chicagoland to pursue future careers in STEM. Alongside ComEd mentors and Kate The Chemist, they assembled, programmed and powered their own personal Mars rovers. All with tools and supplies that were delivered in a box right to their doorstep. Three days of building and coding led to an epic competition on our very own Martian landscape here in Chicago.
 
And this fall, we’re keeping the spark alive. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we're inviting Hispanic students to join us for an exclusive online Leadership Summit during which they'll have the chance to learn, be inspired and interact with some of the most influential Hispanic figures in STEM. From scientists, to engineers. From Robotics specialists to space agency experts, there will be no shortage of inspiration.
 
Together, we’re igniting a passion for STEM and paving the way for a brighter, more diverse STEM workforce.

 Solar Spotlight
 
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Lighting the Path for Progress

STEM careers are the future. But did you know that African Americans make up less than 5% of the STEM workforce in Illinois? ComEd is working to change that.

To celebrate Black History Month, ComEd is hosting Solar Spotlight. Students from around Chicagoland work alongside engineering mentors from ComEd and learn about renewable energy and STEM careers. Students are building portable solar suitcases that generate energy.

The suitcases are deployed to areas in need to power emergency lights, cell phones, and computers.

 Rowe-Clark Academy

Students learning 

Attend the Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy

Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy, the Exelon Campus of the Noble Network of Charter Schools, launched in the fall of 2007. Located in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, the school serves 600 9-12th grade students. RCA is making college a reality for low-income students at rates that far exceed both national and district averages. Over 300 students have graduated since 2011 with 75% of the 2014 class enrolling in 4-year colleges and 24% enrolling in 2-year colleges.

Visit the school website to learn more about the campus and partnership, as well as how to apply.

Rowe-Clark

 Stay In School Initiative

Stay in School Initiative 

Since 2005, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and Exelon-ComEd have partnered to deliver critical after-school services to nine Chicago Public School grammar and high schools committed to keeping students on track for graduation, improving course grades and building leadership and pro-social behaviors.

Stay In School

The Stay in School Initiative (View Press Release) brings new resources into communities experiencing some of the highest dropout rates in the city. Stay in School delivers a holistic menu of wrap-around services to 2,000 students annually, drawing in the students' families, building students' academic and career skills with corporate mentors, and keeps them on track for graduation and college. Exelon-ComEd employees volunteer to teach seven workshop- style Saturday classes at the Exelon-ComEd office in Chicago and mentor students as they gain confidence and explore their professional strengths, competing for future internship positions with the company. Over the last 8 years, Stay in School has served 14,560 students, ages 13-20. During the 2013-14 school year an additional 2,000 students will be served.​

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