Project Proposal
Financial support from the CHS Foundation will help to provide students with the tools, equipment, and resources necessary to build and program competitive robots. These funds will also help cover the cost of materials, specialized software, and participation fees for robotics competitions. By investing in these young Eagles, the Foundation not only enhances their technical skills but also encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity, preparing them for future careers in science, technology, and engineering fields.
Amount Funded
$10,000
“As an instructor, the support from the Central Foundation has been an absolute blessing. To feel like I have the support to provide my students with the necessary materials is a very rare and comforting feeling in education today. By working with robots, students not only develop technical skills like coding and mechanical design, but also critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.”
Marshall Barney, CHS Robotics Teacher
100 Students Impacted
Commitment to Closing the Opportunity Gap
Robotics education often involves hands-on learning with technology, programming, and engineering principles. A growing number of careers in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence offer lucrative and rewarding opportunities. By exposing students to robotics education early, schools help diversify career pathways, which can be particularly impactful for students who may not otherwise have been exposed to these options. When students see pathways to success in fields they might not have considered, it opens doors that would otherwise remain closed.
Translation to College and Career Readiness
Providing students with access to these types of courses equips them with critical skills for the future job market, where STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers are increasingly in demand. By offering these opportunities to a diverse student body, schools help ensure that all students, regardless of background, can develop valuable, marketable skills.
“The Foundation has helped me by providing resources for learning about robotics. I want to become an artificial intelligence researcher and plan on attending UNO for that degree. The Foundation has provided me with opportunities within my robotic classes and competitions that I would never have been able to experience without their support.”
Seamus Haldeman, Class of 2025