Corpus Christi, TX [September 24, 2024] — Nonprofit Learning Undefeated and the Port of Corpus Christi announce that their collaborative partnership, the PORT-Able Learning Lab, has been awarded the Grand Prize: Corporate/Nonprofit Partnership of the Year category of PR Daily’s Nonprofit Communications Awards.
The PORT-Able Learning Lab is a traveling learning and event activation that engages students, teachers, and families in an immersive and totally unique learning exploration. Built inside a shipping container, the lab and custom-designed Breakout Box: Environmental Mission software sparks interest in STEM careers and raises awareness about the environmental stewardship story of the Port of Corpus Christi. During the 2023/24 school year, the PORT-Able Learning Lab visited 19 schools across San Patricio and Nueces Counties (Texas), preparing over 5,000 students for STEM career opportunities.
“The PORT-Able Learning Lab is shaping student attitudes and building awareness of maritime career pathways by letting students know that there are great jobs waiting for them right here in their hometown,” said Learning Undefeated’s Chief Marketing Officer Janeé Pelletier. “Igniting interest in STEM and maritime jobs across the Coastal Bend, our PORT-Able Learning Lab is reinforcing our efforts at the Port of Corpus Christi to cultivate the workforce of the future,” added Rosaura Bailey, Director of Community Relations for the Port of Corpus Christi.
PR Daily’s Nonprofit Communications Awards shine a spotlight on the meaningful work that teams are doing to advocate for, build awareness of, or raise funds for important nonprofit causes, initiatives, or organizations. The organizations were honored during the Nonprofit Communications Awards ceremony on September 27 in New York City.
About Learning Undefeated
Learning Undefeated is a national nonprofit organization driving race and gender equity in STEM through experiential and disruptive education delivery methods including mobile laboratories, game-based learning, hybrid education, and real-world based curriculum engagements. Best known for its fleet of mobile laboratories, Learning Undefeated has prepared more than 1.5 million students for STEM careers in high-demand fields like biotechnology, engineering, environmental science, health, genetics, and more. The nonprofit has been recognized with national and international awards, including two Educators’ Pick Best of STEM Awards in Social Impact: Promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Life Sciences categories. Visit learningundefeated.org or follow us on social @LearningUNDFTD.
About the Port of Corpus Christi
As a leader in U.S. energy export ports and a major economic engine of Texas and the nation, the Port of Corpus Christi is strategically located on the western Gulf of Mexico with a 36-mile, soon to be 54-foot (MLLW) deep channel. A major gateway to international and domestic maritime commerce. The Port of Corpus Christi has excellent railroad and highway network connectivity via three North American Class-1 railroads and two major interstate highways. With an outstanding staff overseen by its seven-member commission, the Port of Corpus Christi is “Moving America’s Energy.” For more information about the Port of Corpus Christi, visit www.portofcc.com.
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