St. Ray’s Amazon Engineer Program participants
In January 2019, St. Raymond High
School for Boys was one of over a hundred
schools selected to participate in
the Amazon Future Engineer Program
(AFEP). In partnership with Edhesive,
Amazon has made a $50 million commitment
to Computer Science Education
within the fi ve boroughs of New
York City. In addition to the Introduction
to Computers course St. Raymond
already offers, they will add Introduction
to Computer Science and AP Computer
Science Principle courses during
the 2019-20 school year.
“We don’t have the resources currently
to offer the A.P. classes and the
programs that we want and that’s why
this is such a great opportunity because
Amazon’s going to give us the
ability to do that for our students,” assistant
principal Jeff Sidoti stated.
The AFEP brings with it not only
computer science courses, but also
student access to scholarships and
early college internships and professional
development for teachers. St.
Raymond students will begin learning
about cloud computing through inschool
online classes. They will also
learn computer language programs
like Python, Scratch and Processing
and Java. These courses will allow students
to develop a foundational understanding
in core computer science and
programming concepts. Ultimately,
the AFEP is preparing students for
successful careers within computer
science and many other fi elds related
to it.
“I think this a wonderful opportunity
for our students. Not only will
they be developing computer skills but
Bronx Chamber Women of Distinction luncheon March 29th
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St. Raymond High School for Boys participate in the Amazon Future Engineer Program.
Photo courtesy of St. Raymond High School for Boys
they will also become self-disciplined,
independent learners”, said Virginia
Meller, chairperson of computer and
business.
The New Bronx Chamber of Commerce
invites you to attend our annual
Women of Distinction Luncheon
on Friday, March 29, from 11:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m., at Villa Barone Manor, 737
Throggs Neck Expressway.
The chamber will honor women
who exemplify this year’s national
theme ‘Visionary Women – Champi-
ons of Peace and Nonviolence.’
This year, they are honoring Darlene
Rodriguez, anchor, Today In New
York/WNBC; and Dr. Esther D. Henry,
senior pastor, The House of the Lord
Ministries Inc.
The Keynote Speaker will be District
Attorney Darcel Clark. The mistress
of ceremonies is CBS-TV’s Mary
Calvi, who will also sign copies of
her debut novel, ‘Dear George, Dear
Mary,’ based on the true account of the
relationship between George Washington
and his fi rst love, the richest
belle of Colonial America, Mary Eliza
Philipse
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce
will also recognize female students
from high schools throughout the
Bronx, providing scholarships for
outstanding scholastic performance.
The scholarships are made possible
through the generous sponsors: Con
Edison, F&F Insurance Services,
Hutchinson Metro Center/Simone
Development Companies, Manhattan
Parking Group, Metro Optics Eyewear,
Orange Bank & Trust Company,
Raja’s General Mechanic, and Sandra
Erickson Real Estate Inc.
Sponsorships are still available.
For more information call (718) 828-
3900 or e-mail events@bronxchamber.
org. Tickets for the luncheon: Chamber
members: $70; non-members: $80; table
of ten: $650. RSVP (by Friday, March
21) to (718) 828-3900 or events@bronxchamber.
org.
Visit www.bronxchamber.org for
information on their next networking
events as well as other New Bronx
Chamber of Commerce events in your
area.
Bronx Chamber of Commerce
hosts Annual Gala April 11th
The New Bronx Chamber of Commerce
will hold their 2019 Annual Gala
on Thursday, April 11, from 5:30 to 10:30
p.m., at Marina del Rey Caterers. They
will honor four distinguished Bronx
businesses for their contributions to
our community.
The four 2019 honorees are AAL
Construction Services, Bronx Native,
Urban Health Plan, and RiteCheck.
Our Emcee and Master of Ceremonies
is Joe Torres of WABC-TV News.
Ticket prices for chamber members:
are $225 per person; $2,000 for a table
of 10. Ticket prices for non-chamber
members: are $300 per person; $2,750
for a table of 10. At the door tickets
prices will be $500 (if still available).
No cancellations after Friday, April 5.
For further information or to RSVP
call (718) 828-3900 or events@bronxchamber.
org.
Special thanks are extended to their
gala sponsors, journal advertisers and
hosts of reserved tables. Your support
and participation at the events benefi ts
the Bronx Business Community.
There are limited number of exclusive
sponsorship opportunities still
available. Members and businesses
can take advantage of advertising in
the Bronx Business Awards Journal to
promote their services and/or salute
the distinguished 2019 honorees.
To make reservations, advertise,
and/or be a sponsor to the event, call
(718) 828-3900 or e-mail events@bronxchamber.
org.
The New Bronx Chamber of Commerce
sponsors a variety of programs
and services to businesses ranging
from large corporations, cultural institutions,
universities and colleges,
hospitals and medical centers, and
mid-sized to small companies.
Visit www.bronxchamber.org for
information on their next networking
events as well as other New Bronx
Chamber of Commerce events in your
area.
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