APOPKA, Fla., May 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop
Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Laser Systems business unit has
received the Partners in Education Special Judge's Award from
Orange County Public Schools in
Orlando.
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Orange County Public Schools is
the 10th-largest school district in the nation and the
fourth-largest in Florida.
Northrop Grumman received one of the two Special Judge's Awards
presented at the 23rd annual recognition program. The program
recognized 25 organizations in three award categories. Honorees
were selected from a pool of 1,800 partners in education. The
Special Judge's Award was presented to Northrop Grumman for being
the industry force behind two innovative educational outreach
initiatives, the Wekiva High School Laser Photonics Career Academy
and the Laser Systems High School Involvement Partnership
program.
"Northrop Grumman has been an outstanding partner, assisting us
in creating a program that prepares students for the workforce in
the 21st century," said George
Kispert, assistant principal of Wekiva High School in
Apopka. "With their vision,
guidance and financial support, our Laser Photonics students
receive hands-on, real-world applications with the use of lasers
and electronics."
The Laser Systems High School Involvement Partnership has
provided mentoring and training to 23 students through an
individualized three-year program. Students design and build
solutions to everyday problems with the support of more than 60
volunteer mentors with expertise in engineering and technology.
Northrop Grumman provides eligible participants with multiyear
scholarships to attend an accredited college or university.
Northrop Grumman Laser Systems is one of the world's leading
manufacturers of military electro-optical targeting systems.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems,
cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and
commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
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