Educational Ecosystem
The Xilinx Global Educational Ecosystem program places special emphasis on education by supporting elementary through secondary education. It brings together leaders in business, education and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to implement programs focused on the attributes and developmental assets that foster leadership in a global society while developing youth for the workforce of the future.
Corporate Funding
Funding is provided directly to public schools to support math, science and technology curriculum as well as special needs programs. The company also funds approved NGOs that provide enrichment programs with an emphasis in hands-on learning experiences. The success of the program is based on the multi-faceted reciprocal relationships which encourage participants to fully engage with other members of the ecosystem to build robust and sustainable partnerships in community schools.
Xilinx acts as the facilitative hub for creating an integrated grant process while partnering with area schools and NGOs in annual food drives, family support during the holidays, and other outreach programs such as:
- Relay for Life - Provides opportunities for volunteers to participate in the fight against cancer
- African Library Project - Partners with volunteers to create small libraries for African schools and villages
Recognition
Xilinx has received awards resulting from its focus on education:
Chamber of Commerce (Dublin, Ireland)
Xilinx received the Chamber of Commerce award for its inspirational volunteer work carried out by employees at two local charities that provide educational opportunities to the disadvantaged:
- Youth Horizons - Provides personal development courses, adult education, homework clubs, peer tutoring and musical education
- Citywise - Provides educational support to youth living in disadvantaged environments
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South Dublin Chamber of Commerce recognizes Xilinx Ireland for their work in education and the community.
Community Chest (Asia Pacific)
Xilinx received the Community Chest award for volunteering to help the less fortunate in their community. The volunteers, from various backgrounds, worked together to provide support to victims of the natural disasters that occurred in China and Myanmar.
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Xilinx received the Community Chest award for its volunteer contributions and being a strong advocacy in community giving.
Golden Bell (North America)
Xilinx received the Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association (CSBA).
This program promotes excellence in education by recognizing outstanding programs in school districts and county offices of education throughout California. The Golden Bell Awards reflect the depth and breadth of the education programs necessary to address students’ changing needs.