TCS' 2012 goIT program for high school students culminated with team-based robotics competition and hands-on workshops.

In June, TCS completed its 4th annual goIT summer camp in Ohio. The camp, run out of TCS's flagship North American software delivery center in Milford, Ohio, is focused on technology education, teamwork and global citizenship. Since its inception, the goIT program has reached over 1,700 students across 20 Ohio school districts through in-school workshops.

"I proudly support this technology program because it teaches students about the career prospects available in this growing field. In addition, I hope that this program as well as TCS will help turn Ohio into a leader in technology throughout the United States," said State Representative Joe Uecker.

"Universities across the country have seen an alarming decline in students seeking degrees in STEM-related fields over the last decade, and these are precisely the career fields that will offer the greatest opportunities for our next generation of workers," said Santa Jeremy Ono, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Cincinnati. "Getting today's generation of learners excited about science and technology is critical to our nation's future competitiveness on the world stage and programs like TCS's goIT are an extremely valuable contribution to this goal."

Tata executives, and children, families and staff of the SOS Children's Villages of Illinois participated in the lively inauguration ceremony for The Wellness Garden by Tata.

In June, Tata Sons and SOS Children's Villages Illinois announced the creation of The Wellness Garden by Tata, a community garden project in Chicago. 

Awards Presented to Tata Technologies by the International Association of Business Communicators.

In June, Tata Technologies was one of the big winners at the 31st annual Renaissance Awards, sponsored by the Detroit chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. The company's effort to introduce the eMO electric concept vehicle to the world's automotive press garnered four awards, including the prestigious President's Award for "Best in Show" among all communication management entries.

Considered the pre-eminent awards competition for Detroit-area business communicators, the Renaissance Awards attracts entrants from companies of all sizes and in all industries. In addition to the President's Award, Tata Technologies was also honored in the categories of brand communications, media relations and multi-audience communications.

"The goal of eMO and the communications surrounding it was to spread the word about Tata Technologies' capabilities to develop complete vehicles to the world's automotive press, to our employees and to our potential customers," said Dan Saad, Director, Communications, North America. "Thanks to a great team effort -- and to the outstanding quality and features of the eMO -- we succeeded."

The International Association of Business Communicators has 15,000 members worldwide. An audience of more than 130 communications professionals attended the Renaissance Awards ceremony in the new Madison Building auditorium in Detroit. Peter Davis, chief designer of the eMO, was also on hand for the awards presentation.

Tata Steel International Volunteers at the GiGi's  Playhouse 5K Fun Run and Walk.

This June, Tata Steel International partnered with GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Awareness Centers for their annual 5K Fun Run and Walk. A group of TSI employees along with their families volunteered their time on Saturday, June 9th for pre-race setup and on Sunday, June 10th as race day course marshals and various area attendants. The event had over 2,400 runners/walkers, grossed over $200,000 and hosted Glee's Lauren Potter as their Honorary Celebrity Runner. GiGi's Playhouse's mission is to increase positive awareness through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down Syndrome, their families and the community.