Chevron focuses on helping to create sustained economic growth by creating jobs and improving business opportunities.
Supporting Basic Human Needs
Chevron's community investments help to support basic human needs. This provides a foundation for long-term economic development.
Through our Board participation and contributions, Chevron supports the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program of Kern County, California, a program that seeks to secure each child's right to a loving home. CASA supplies volunteers who provide foster children with an informed and concerned voice during court proceedings.
Chevron invests in the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise for its implementation of the Violence-Free Zone Initiative in the Washington, D.C., public schools. This initiative promotes a violence-free environment within the school system and neighboring communities, helps transform young ex-offenders into ambassadors of peace, and mentors troubled youth.
Supporting Education and Training
Chevron's investments in education and training programs are focused on K–12 math and science. We also invest in the professional development of educators as well as technical-training programs.
Through a partnership with the Contra Costa County Regional Occupation Program (California), high school students are provided with academic and technical skills that will prepare them for post-secondary education and careers. More than 1,700 students are participating in rigorous and challenging courses in forensic science, biotechnology, environmental science, veterinary science and emergency medical technician training.
Through a partnership with HENAAC – an organization that promotes technology among Hispanics in the United States – Chevron is bringing Viva Technology™ to inner-city and rural students, teachers, and parents in Texas and California. Viva Technology urges Hispanic middle-school students to pursue careers in engineering, science, technology and math.
Aiding Development of Small and Medium-Size Businesses
Small and medium-size businesses are the engines that drive economic growth in many of the communities in which we operate. By helping to develop these businesses, Chevron contributes to the communities' overall development.
Chevron believes that by helping to build stronger nonprofit organizations, the programs and services for local communities will grow. One such example is the Chevron Management Institute, a four-day leadership program for nonprofit executives.
Updated: March 2009