help worthy individuals pursue a career path that has a future in
information technology.
ATS is invested in the future of technology in West Virginia, as
evidenced through its headquarters’ West Virginia location and its
partnership with TGKVF. The company seeks to give back to the
community that has supported it and financially assist individuals
who show true talent and potential in making a difference in the
technology field.
“West Virginia has a lot to offer,” says Gary Sims Jr., president and
CEO of ATS. “With this endowment, we hope to educate students
and keep those skilled workers in West Virginia.”
New Study Demonstrates that Girls on the Run
Transforms Young Girls’ Lives
A recent independent study provides compelling evidence that
Girls on the Run is highly effective at driving transformative
and lasting change in the lives of girls in grades third through
fifth. The program’s intentional curriculum places an emphasis
on developing competence, confidence, connection, character,
caring and contribution in young girls through lessons that
incorporate running and other physical activities. Through-
out the course of the 10-week program, girls learn critical life
skills, including managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping
others and making intentional decisions. It is the combination
of the research-based curriculum, trained coaches and a com-
mitment to serve all girls that sets Girls on the Run apart from
other after-school programs.
“Girls on the Run participants scored higher in managing
emotions, resolving conflict, helping others and making intentional
decisions than participants in organized sports or physical edu-
cation,” says Maureen Weiss, Ph.D., a leading expert on youth
development who conducted the independent study. “Being able
to generalize skills learned in the program to other situations
such as at school or at home is a distinguishing feature of Girls
on the Run compared to traditional youth sports and school
physical education and suggests that the intentional life skills
curriculum and coach training program can serve as examples
for other youth programs.”
Congratulations,
KRISTEN QUEEN,
on being selected as a
2018 West Virginia Executive
Young Gun!
We are so proud of your accomplishments
and appreciate your valuable contributions
to our company and community.
118 East Main Street, Bridgeport, WV 26330
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