January 24, 2011
Motorola Solutions Foundation to Enable Chicago Students to Study in China
Jan. 24, 2011 – SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – The Motorola Solutions Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions, today announced a $100,000 grant to U.S. President Barack Obama’s “100,000 Strong Initiative.” Through the grant, Chicago Public School students will have a chance to study in China, giving Chicago students an edge as they begin thinking about business careers and further strengthening Chicago's role as a partner with China.
KEY FACTS
The 100,000 Strong Initiative aims to increase significantly the number of Americans who have the opportunity to study in China, in an effort to both prepare young people to succeed in the modern global economy and strengthen U.S.-China ties.
Students representing a variety of Chicago neighborhoods will get the opportunity to learn side-by-side with Chinese students, fostering a sense of understanding and camaraderie.
The program will be implemented in partnership with the Children First Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Chicago Public Schools.
In 2006, the Motorola Foundation provided a grant to the Chicago Public Schools Chinese Connections Program to fund opportunities for Chicago students to study abroad in China.
SUPPORTING QUOTE
Karen Tandy, senior vice president of public affairs, Motorola Solutions
"The Motorola Solutions Foundation’s support for the 100,000 Strong Initiative unites Motorola's support for Chicago Public Schools with our long-established presence in China as an employer and member of the community. We are focused on investing in Chicago's youth to help them be the best they can be to both grow the U.S. economy and achieve their personal best.”
About the Motorola Solutions Foundation
The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions. With employees located around the globe, Motorola seeks to benefit the communities where it operates. The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships, fostering innovation and engaging stakeholders. Motorola Solutions Foundation focuses its funding on public safety and education, especially science, technology, engineering and math programming. For more information, on Motorola Solutions Corporate and Foundation giving, visit www.motorolasolutions.com/giving.