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3/30/2010

Mike Eaton Named Honorary Chair of Aiken Camp Success
Local Camp Encourages Students to Discover Engineering and Manufacturing

Aiken, SC -

The Silver Crescent Foundation is pleased to announce that Mike Eaton, plant manager of BAE Systems, will serve as the honorary chairman of the Aiken Camp Success. Camp Success is a week-long academic program that fosters interest in science and engineering among rising seventh and eighth graders and is scheduled to run June 20-25 at USC Aiken at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center.

"Camp Success offers a great opportunity for students in our area to learn about the important role manufacturing plays in our community," Eaton explained. "By exposing these young people to a variety of activities and projects during the week, we hope to show them how they can channel their interest in science, engineering, math, and technology to make the world a better place to live. We also believe these activities are the building blocks needed to develop our state’s future skilled workforce."

An international defense, security and aerospace company, BAE Systems has long been committed to education and skills development throughout its global business. According to Eaton, the company places a high priority on encouraging more young people to consider careers in science and engineering. "We see career exploration as a vital part of our company’s future success and we are excited to be supporting Aiken’s Camp Success."

Local businesses or parents interested in learning more about Camp Success can visit www.silvercrescentsc.org/campsuccess/ for more details.

The Silver Crescent Foundation is an educational non-profit organization that promotes manufacturing vitality and career opportunities in South Carolina. By encouraging people of all ages to Discover Manufacturing, the Foundation is committed to preparing students for success in the workplace while helping to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians.