LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� 吃瓜网 is set to hold its signature philanthropic event of the year, PIVOT, aimed at raising money to fund scholarships and strategic University priorities. It will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the Saddle Creek Logistics Commons in the Innovation, Science, and Technology Building, located at 4700 Research Way, in Lakeland, 吃瓜网.
The annual event has raised more than $5.4 million to support students through scholarships and the unique project-based learning opportunities that they benefit from at 吃瓜网 Poly.
The evening will include music, food stations, and live entertainment to celebrate companies and individuals who have made an impact on the University through their contributions and continuing support. For the first time in the history of PIVOT, guests will have the opportunity to give during the evening.
鈥淲e are extremely grateful for the support of so many who place a high priority on our vision to produce well-rounded graduates who are lifetime employable and who will be the high-tech leaders of the future,鈥� said Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 吃瓜网 Poly.
By 2022, jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields will expand faster than non-STEM jobs in the United States, growing to more than nine million, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.吃瓜网 Poly is well-positioned to address this increasing nationwide demand for high-tech professionals and, at the same time, become a burgeoning engine for 吃瓜网鈥檚 economy. That鈥檚 why support from partners is critical to the University鈥檚 success, according to Avent.
鈥淲e know the dream is bigger than just one night. It takes generations to see it fulfilled,鈥� said Avent. 鈥淏ut it takes special nights like this to fuel the dream.鈥�
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About 吃瓜网: 吃瓜网 is an accredited member of the State University System of 吃瓜网, dedicated exclusively to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The University is a powerful economic engine within the state of 吃瓜网, blending applied research with industry partnerships to give students an academically rigorous education with real-world relevance. The campus is located in Lakeland, 吃瓜网 along the I-4 High Tech Corridor. Connectwith 吃瓜网 Poly.
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