SAN
ANTONIO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new
partnership between Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Kelly Heritage
Foundation - an educational nonprofit organization affiliated with
Port San Antonio - will expand
STEM learning and workforce development across South Texas. The seven-year partnership and
$2.3 million investment will
strengthen the region's STEM talent and enhance programming
supported by the foundation, including those developed by the San
Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT), headquartered at
the Port's tech campus.
"Boeing is a crown jewel of American business, and I'm honored
that Texas is a key part of their
company. For nearly 25 years, San
Antonio has been home to an aircraft maintenance and
modernization hub, where work on the C-17, F-15, and F/A-18 takes
place. Port San Antonio now houses
80 employers and 16,000 workers and has a $6
billion impact on the local economy. Boeing Center at Tech
Port will introduce young Texans to the advanced technologies that
will drive the workforce of tomorrow," said Texas Gov. Greg
Abbott during a ceremony held today at SAMSAT announcing the
partnership.
For more than two decades, Boeing's aircraft maintenance and
modernization operation has been growing at the Port, furthering
its support of an array of military and commercial aircraft.
"This partnership and investment in San Antonio reflect Boeing's commitment to
this community and to supporting U.S. and allied military
services," said Stephanie Pope, CEO
of Boeing Global Services. "We deliver best-in-class products and
services for commercial and government customers, and we know a
vibrant STEM curriculum will deepen the bench of local talent we
hope to hire in the future. Our workforce continues to grow as we
expand our site, and we look forward to our bright future in
San Antonio."
The Kelly Heritage Foundation's support of programming will
focus on developing skills that are key to the aerospace and space
exploration industries, including robotics, artificial
intelligence, 3-D printing, virtual reality, cybersecurity, visual
sensors and more.
As part of its continued role in the community, Boeing also
entered into a separate seven-year agreement to sponsor the Port's
130,000-square foot multi-purpose exhibition center now known as
the Boeing Center at Tech Port
"From the start, our goal has been to find innovative ways to
support San Antonio's development
into one of the premier technology communities in the nation," said
Port President and CEO Jim
Perschbach. "The Boeing Center at Tech Port significantly
furthers our momentum by adding exciting and engaging
aerospace-focused learning experiences. We're thankful that a
leading global name in aerospace like Boeing is further growing its
deep roots in our community."
About Port San
Antonio:
The Port is a vast 1,900-acre technology
innovation campus. It is home to a growing array of
employers—including globally renowned industry names and a growing
number of locally headquartered startups—focused in advancing new
technologies in aerospace, cybersecurity, defense, space
exploration, robotics and other advanced technologies.
Organizations at the Port directly employ over 16,000 people from
across the region, yielding a regional economic impact of over
$5.6 billion annually. In 2022, the
Port became a member of the Association of University Research
Parks (AURP).
About Boeing:
As a leading global aerospace company,
Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes,
defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150
countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the
talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity,
sustainability and community impact. Within Texas, Boeing employs more than 5,730
employees and has an estimated economic impact of $1.6 billion. Boeing's diverse team is committed
to innovating for the future and living the company's core values
of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your
purpose at boeing.com/careers.
Contact
Ben Davis
Boeing Communications
405-694-9600
benjamin.a.davis2@boeing.com
Jason Capeheart
Boeing Communications
703-209-5560
jason.s.capeheart@boeing.com
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