COMMERCE SECRETARY EVANS AND GOV. OWENS TOUR SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL TOMORROW, MAY 8

Denver, CO - United States Commerce Secretary Don Evans and Governor Bill Owens will tour an electronics lab at South High School, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave., tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8 at 9:00 AM.

The lab, which is funded through a grant from Intel's corporate philanthropic partnership with Denver Public Schools and Arapahoe Community College, is designed to train future electronics engineering technicians.

South High School's "Advanced Electronic Academy" is a model to other schools that are looking for opportunities to provide state-of-the-art resources to its students.

"Corporate citizenship like Intel's program at South High School makes a big difference in communities all across the country and around the world," said Secretary Evans. "Couple Intel's commitment with the good work of teachers and parents and we're preparing our children for a 21st century workforce and a lifetime commitment to learning."

"This unique partnership highlights the importance of corporate philanthropy in assisting our kids and our schools with tools that otherwise would not be available," said Governor Owens. "Colorado is known for attracting quality businesses that give back to the community. This pilot project is a perfect example of what companies can do to help educate and train our future workforce."

The Secretary and Governor will be briefed on this corporate/public education model and talk with students working in the lab.

This will be the only media availability for Secretary Evans while he is in Denver attending the International Chamber of Commerce World Congress, which concludes on Wednesday.