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Our Commitment The U.S. Small Business Administration's HUBZone

program is designed to revitalize communities by increasing employment

opportunities and investment in distressed and historically

underutilized areas around the country. GeoControl Systems, Inc. (GCS) is committed both financially and morally to the amelioration of the social and financial conditions of these

neglected inner-city communities and residents.

The U.S. Small Business Administration's HUBZone

program is designed to revitalize communities by increasing employment

opportunities and investment in distressed and historically

underutilized areas around the country. GeoControl Systems, Inc. (GCS) is committed both financially and morally to the amelioration of the social and financial conditions of these

neglected inner-city communities and residents.

In the greater Houston area, there are too few individuals with engineering and science

backgrounds relative to the demand for these skills. Among the major metropolitan areas in

our country, Houston is not alone in this regard. Recently, officials in Houston

representing both the energy and aerospace industries have brought attention to this

shortage. We submit that there is a definite need to cultivate in our youth an interest in math and science studies, and reverse the

trend of declining student enrollment in math and science coursework at the college level.

“Launch” is an educational outreach and work study program offered by GeoControl

Systems, Inc. (GCS). This program motivates high school students to pursue college level

studies in engineering and science disciplines by providing relevant training, employment,

and scholastic assistance. Since GCS provides engineering support services to the

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), this program also

inspires students to consider careers in the aerospace industry.

The reasons to support and carry out the “Launch” program are found in the activities adopted by GCS in its business management policy. For example, as Houston’s inner-city high school

students are targeted as applicants for “Launch”, this program will help to revitalize the

communities where GCS employees live and work. In addition, “Launch” will help to improve

the lives of GCS employees including the lives of the employees directly participating in the

program. Lastly, since “Launch” encourages the pursuit of math and science coursework, this program will aid in increasing the number of

young men and women graduating from college with degrees in engineering and science

disciplines. Because NASA programs require contributions from individuals with these forms of education, the “Launch” program will assist GCS in it efforts to improve the overall performance of

its customers.

Eligibility Requirements (Note: Some are rules while others are conditions of employment)

• Students must reside in HUBZone designated areas.• Students must be in either the 11th or 12th grade.• Students must be US citizens.• Students upon receipt of an offer to participate in the program must pass a

drug test. (This will also include random screening).• Students must work a total of 10 hours per week.• Students must be able to provide their own transportation to and from

school/worksite.• Students must possess a strong academic record. This includes a

demonstrated interest in math and science studies as evidenced by their school transcript.

• In their senior year students must attend at least two college career fairs.• Students must volunteer in at least one community service project per year. • Students must attend the summer program in order to be eligible for the

following semester.

Students will Compete to be Part of the Project

Rules for Onsite ParticipationStudents must maintain a B average while in the program

Students must meet the eligibility requirements for the program through out their course of participation

Students must not be disruptive in the classroom and follow the same class room standards as described in the school’s policy. Students who are

working on GCS property must follow the guidelines as described in the GCS policy manual.

Students missing training/work for three or more consecutive or cumulative days without approved absence whether concurrent or cumulative will be

terminated from the programStudents who have been terminated from the program will not be

readmitted.Dress for the program is always business casual, which includes beige

“kacky” slacks and white dress shirt. Students in entire school uniform are permitted to wear that uniform during the training/work segment.

Meet the InstructorDr Nghia Le is a successful

teacher of over ten years at both the collegiate and High School levels. He received a Ph.D in Organic Chemistry from the University of Alberta (Canada) and an MBA from Our Lady of the La