Albany High Sponsor A Scholar Students Develop Career at Target

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Capital Region Sponsor A Scholar Develops Career at Target

ALBANY, NY (10/24/2007)(readMedia)-- On Monday October 22, 2007 - 30 Students from Capital Region Sponsor A Scholar program at Albany High School received the red carpet treatment at the Colonie Target Store. Capital Region Sponsor A Scholar, the agency, founded by civic leaders and social entrepreneurs in 1996, currently serves 272 aspiring scholars from Troy, Albany, and Schenectady High Schools. CRSAS provides mentors, academic tutoring, and other social interactions for selected students in partnership with the public high schools. These schools, defined as “at-risk”, have a significant student percentage not meeting the minimum competency academic skill levels, based on standardized tests.

The students accompanied by the Executive Director, William Corbett and the Albany Academic Coordinator Marty Anderson were greeted by a large staff of Target team leaders and executives.

Target’s Colonie Store Manager Rhonda Hypnarowski was behind this first ever Career Field Trip. Hypnarowski felt it just seemed to make sense given Target’s growth, need for future leaders and commitment to diversity. The goal was to provide young people information regarding Target and the opportunities that exist to find a rewarding career upon graduation from college. It was a win/win for both organizations. “Because this is a new endeavor for the Albany Target Stores the possibilities for the program to grow are limitless. Target’s commitment to diversity is a core value, an integral part of how they stock shelves, select merchandise, design stores and welcome guests. It also is reflected in their corporate and store teams, with each member a valued contributor to the whole. A senior in the program was guaranteed an interview that will take place today! One team member stressed that their are opportunities like Sponsor A Scholar out there you just have to be proactive and find them, that's just what Target hopes will happen.

For more information please contact Sheila Hogarty Fontenot, Capital Region Sponsor A Scholar (518) 935-1045 or sponsorascholar@yahoo.com

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