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Amazon Surprises Thirman Milner School with $15,000
Amazon Surprises Thirman Milner School with $15,000 to Support STEM Education, Celebrates Black History Month
Last week students from Thirman Milner School, local educators, and community leaders joined Amazon at their Windsor fulfillment center to celebrate Black History Month. Richard Dyce, Director of Operations at Amazon’s Windsor site took them on a behind-the-scenes tour for students to see the magic that happens after customers click “Buy” on Amazon.com and get a first-hand look at Amazon robotics. After the tour, Amazon surprised the students with a $15,000 donation, which will help the school create a STEM program.
“Milner is a school that is predominantly Hispanic and African American, and our kids are so capable and just coming here today and seeing this got them really excited,” said Jasmin Harding, Thirman Milner School Assistant Principal.
Dyce talked to students about his career path and his experiences, Amazon’s mission to inspire the next generation of underrepresented minority students studying STEM, and what he hopes the impact will be on the students from Thirman Milner.
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“Every young person in this community represents our future – the next generation of innovators, builders, and coders,” Dyce said. “We’re proud to be a member of the greater Hartford community and to create job opportunities and invest in our local schools.”
PHOTO CAPTION: Students from Thirman Milner School are welcomed into Amazon’s Windsor fulfillment center for the first time before embarking on their tour.
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PHOTO CAPTION: Richard Dyce, Director of Operations at Amazon’s Windsor fulfillment center talks to students about Black History Month and gets them excited for their tour of the site.
PHOTO CAPTION: Students, local educators, and community leaders engage in a behind-the-scenes tour of Amazon’s Windsor fulfillment center.
PHOTO CAPTION: Students leave their mark on Amazon’s Windsor fulfillment center by signing their names on a robot that will help fulfill customer orders in the site. Just after they signed, Amazon surprised them with a $15,000 donation to support their before and after school program to strengthen STEM for youth in Hartford County.
