Henrico County Public Schools announced on Apr. 22 that Eaton has donated $10,000 to the High Tech Academy program at the ACE Center at Highland Springs to support students and teachers focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
The donation is intended to provide supplies and resources for STEM-focused students in the High Tech Academy, aiming to inspire and prepare them for future careers in related fields. The announcement was made during a surprise presentation attended by Eaton representatives, principal Emily Loving, and leaders from Henrico Workforce & Career Development.
“(Thinking about) the things that we can invest in and do that would be really amazing for (our students) — it’s just incredible,” teacher Allison Buschy said during the event. Daylin Russo, human resources manager at Eaton, said: “Eaton is proud to work alongside High Tech Academy, and this donation reflects Eaton’s continued commitment to helping build skills and drive opportunity. Supporting STEM education in Henrico County is an investment in the future workforce and the strength of our community.”
High Tech Academy offers dual-enrollment opportunities for students across all Henrico high schools through partnerships with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and Reynolds Community College. Students can earn college credits while taking advanced courses in engineering, math, and physics during their junior and senior years.
Henrico County Public Schools extends educational services throughout Henrico County adjacent to Richmond according to its official website. The school division has been recognized for teaching excellence with educators earning REB Awards as reported by its official website. Dedicated staff deliver positive learning experiences through various educational roles as noted on its official website, under Superintendent Amy Cashwell according to its official website. The district uses the motto “The right to achieve. The support to succeed” according to its official website.
The recent donation also coincided with career events such as Career Rodeo at Richmond Raceway where employers like Eaton engaged with hundreds of students showcasing their career-ready skills. Three seniors from ACE Center’s Electricity and Cabling program signed contracts at CTE Letter-of-Intent Signing Day committing them directly into Eaton’s workforce after graduation.
