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PHILANTHROPY NEWS DIGEST
"With this tremendous gift from USA Networks, Inc., the
Walter Kaitz Foundation will significantly expand its
efforts in diversifying the workforce of the new
communications marketplace," said Spencer Kaitz, founding
director of the foundation and president of the California Cable
Television Association. "We welcome the opportunity and
applaud USA's commitment to put forth concrete efforts and
zero in on this critical need — a diverse media workforce. The
creation of the innovative New Media Fellowship and Broadcast
Television Diversity programs will allow us to meet this goal,"
added Kaitz.
The Broadcast Television Diversity Program is designed to
support the efforts of colleges and organizations to promote
career opportunities within the cable industry among minority
students, and will award $5,000 scholarships to 100 women
and minority students. The New Media Program will provide
participants with a four-month training program and a one-month
on-site apprenticeship with participating industry companies.
The Walter Kaitz Foundation
is a national membership organization whose core mission is
to diversify the workforce of the cable/broadband industry.
FCnote: The USA Networks Foundation, Inc. (NY) had assets
of $7,085,504 and made grants totaling $447,330 in the year
ending 12/31/98.
"USA Networks, Inc. and the Walter Kaitz Foundation
Announce Creation of New Minority Employment Programs."
Business Wire 2/14/2000.
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