Orange County Partnership

Through the UC SAGE Scholars Program, the University of California is striving to create a model that can be replicated by universities and businesses throughout the country. The UC SAGE Scholars Program can provide much-needed financial support to economically disadvantaged students while also develop highly-trained business and community leaders for the future. The active participation of business sponsors, students and the University of California in this exciting program will demonstrate how innovative partnerships between business and education can create tomorrow's leaders.

The success of the SAGE Scholars Program depends on the vision and generosity of companies throughout Orange County. These following companies are committed to supporting the quality of education for the youth of this county so they can thrive in the 21st century. You can learn more about the business and activities of each of these companies by clicking on the link to their website. If your company would like to become involved in the program, please contact the program director. We invite you to be a sponsor of this groundbreaking program.

Message from the former Chairman of the UCI Chief Executive Roundtable

The UCI Chief Executive Roundtable is proud to support the SAGE Scholars Program.
"As we move into the next millennium, the need for talented, motivated and inventive individuals has never been more critical. The success of Orange County's economy will depend on our ability to create and retain a sophisticated, skilled and diverse workforce in the county. The SAGE Scholars Program will help us do just that.

The SAGE Scholars Program responds to the needs of both the business community and UCI undergraduates in a very real sense by creating a structured program where students gain invaluable hands-on experience throughout their undergraduate years and companies enjoy a unique opportunity to identify and train talented students well before they officially enter the workforce. By making an investment in these students, we can ensure that they will be in a position to thrive in their careers and in their lives.

This exciting program will demonstrate how innovative partnerships between business and education can prepare today's students for tomorrow's challenges."

Charles A. Haggerty
Chairman, SAGE Scholars Corporate Advisory Council

"Technology companies like Broadcom are critically dependent on universities like UCI to prepare a skilled workforce in highly specialized and rapidly changing fields. The SAGE Scholars Program will help companies identify and support talented, innovative and motivated employees today who will keep Orange County businesses on the cutting edge into the future."

Henry Samueli, Ph.D.,
Co-Chairman and Chief Technical Officer
Broadcom

"The success of a company like Merrill Lynch depends on the knowledge, ability and resourcefulness of its employees. Through the SAGE Scholars Program, companies can support UCI students with diverse backgrounds and talents, financially and through the internship training program, so they can be exquisitely prepared to meet the myriad demands of the fast-paced business world."

Peter Case, Managing Director, Advisory Division
Merrill Lynch