St. Pete Catalyst; Published By: Mark Parker
While it doesn’t affect company earnings or the team’s outlook, St. Petersburg-based Jabil and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently made a significant impact on the lives of local children.
The regional corporate giants recently teamed up to transform Clearwater’s Artz 4 Life Academy. Over 100 Jabil employees and 75 Buccaneers staffers participated in the four-day event, culminating in a community reveal May 18.
Gary Schick, vice president of human resources for Jabil, said company officials chose the Artz 4 Life Academy because it shares the tech manufacturing behemoth’s dedication to providing science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education opportunities.
“Jabil itself has seen how Artz 4 Life Academy can nurture young talent and set them up on a path to success,” Schick explained. “Two of our employees – Chaunte Peterson and Chavauna Ikhianosen, who attended Artz 4 Life Academy in their youth – helped transform the place that inspired them to work hard and follow their dreams.” Read more
