JCPenney to sponsor high school robotics competition

PLANO, Texas JCPenney announced that it is expanding its support of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) by sponsoring 60 high school teams nationwide as they compete in FIRST Robotics Competition regional events this spring.

FIRST is a charitable organization whose mission is to inspire young students, schools and communities to appreciate and celebrate the limitless potential of science and technology.

“FIRST is an extracurricular activity that aligns with JCPenney’s philanthropic mission of supporting youth development through positive afterschool opportunities,” said Myron Ullman, III, chairman and chief executive officer of JCPenney. “While students improve their academic capacity for science, technology, engineering and math, they also develop valuable inherent traits such as leadership and teamwork that will help them aspire to greater positions in life. As a retailer whose operations rely on technological advancements in order to deliver a seamless shopping experience, JCPenney is committed to securing a steady pipeline of highly skilled innovators.”