Press Room







July 28, 2008 "LI companies struggle to fill high-tech jobs" as printed in Newsday

June 8, 2008 CEWIT Announces 2008 International Conference on Cutting Edge Wireless & IT

May 16, 2008 "Tech firms hard hit by talent gap" as printed in Long Island Business News

March 22, 2008 "Creating future scientists and technologists" as printed in Long Island Business News

October 19, 2007 "Reaching out to tomorrow’s technology workers" as printed in Long Island Business News

August 3, 2007 "Stony Brook University is where the DigiGirlz are" as printed in Long Island Business News

July 25, 2007 "High-tech experience at DigiGirlz camp" as printed in Newsday.com

April 27, 2007 Business, education leaders form tech-ed strategy

April 20, 2007 Microsoft, Stony Brook Unite for 'DigiGirlz' tech camp

February 19, 2007 CEWIT Chosen to Host Microsoft DigiGirlz Summer Camp

December 30, 2006
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Testimonials

The following letters are from schools who have hosted OPLITE presentations to Long Island Students and Parent-Teacher Organizations.

 

February 10, 2008

Dear Scott:

I am a parent of a senior at Smithtown East and also a Nurse Practitioner at Stony Brook for the Peds Hem/Onc department. I didn't get a chance to say hello at the PTSA meeting and we had a business meeting to attend to so I missed you and Judy before you left. I just wanted you to know how enjoyable and interesting your presentations were... thoroughly enjoyed them and very anxious to pass the info on. Even though my son is almost settled in his choice for College, one never knows when things may change.. he is pursuing graphic arts and electronic media, so your presentation gave me "food for thought". Also hope to persuade him to attend the technology fair.

Thanks again.

Sincerely,

Jeanne Greenfield


January 30, 2008

Dear Dr Sharma:

Recently, Scott Passeser and Judy Murrah from OPLITE Your well-stated presentations provided the audience with a wide range of information regarding the shortages facing the IT industry in America. As a result, interest in our program has increased dramatically.

The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) at Northport High School is a program designed to inspire and challenge students to become the next generation of IT professionals. Without first-rate outreach programs such as OPLITE, programs like ours will continue to be overlooked and misunderstood.

Please accept my deepest gratitude for all your efforts on behalf of our students.

Sincerely,

William J. Claps
Director - AOIT


January 25, 2008

Dear Mr. Passeser,

Thank you so much for your presentation to the Riverhead PTSO. With your presence we had one of our largest turnouts in quite awhile.

I feel you woke up many parents to the changing world of work and especially the opportunities that are within the Tech field. It is definitely one of the most exciting careers of the future and I am so glad you were able to open the eyes and minds of some families in Riverhead.

We look forward to your student presentation in April when I hope even more students will turn to this wonderful career field. Sincerely,

 

Connie Gevinski
School to Work Coordinator - Riverhead


November 15, 2007

Thank you for your wonderful presentation. My principal is excited to have a team from OPLITE speak to our students in our auditorium. Let me know when you are interested in coming and I will set up the date.

We really appreciate your taking the time out of your busy schedule and in this case your free time to share your vision for our students.

Safe traveling!

Sincerely,

Lorraine Meyer