Earlier this week, Intel CEO Paul Otellini announced a $3.5 billion initiative to support investment in American companies and detailed a commitment to significantly increase jobs for college graduates this year. This is part of the Invest in America Alliance, which includes commitments from 17 corporate leaders, including Google, Microsoft and Accenture, to increase the hiring of college graduates. In fact, Intel will be doubling the number of recent graduates it hires this year.

During his Invest in America speech Paul Otellini said, “We see this as a vital investment in the next innovators, thinkers, scientists, builders and entrepreneurs. This is an area where the U.S. must succeed. Growth in math-intensive science and engineering jobs outpace overall job growth by three to one. Think about this: America’s GDP would grow by more than a third if U.S. students become globally competitive in math and science.”

Intel believes that a healthy future fueled by innovation requires that an interest in science and math begin at a young age. This is why Intel continues to invest in K-12 programs that inspire a passion for these subjects such as the Intel Science Talent Search. In just three weeks, 40 of the nation’s brightest high school seniors will gather in Washington, D.C. to determine the top winner of this year’s competition.

Please share your thoughts on Intel’s Invest in America news on our Speak Up Page, and stay tuned for more updates related to the Intel Science Talent Search!

Tags: $3.5 billion investment, education, Intel, Invest in America Alliance, Paul Otellini

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