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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (48572)	6/29/2001 4:30:29 PM
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Homestead Technologies, Applied Materials, and HP Expand High-Tech Internship Program for East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park High School Students 'Homestretch' Summer Internship Program Launches Second Year of Rewarding High Achievers MENLO PARK, Calif., SANTA CLARA, Calif., and PALO ALTO, Calif., June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Homestead Technologies Inc., Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT - news), and Hewlett-Packard Company today announced their participation in Homestretch 2001, an innovative, high school internship program created to provide academically strong students from economically disadvantaged communities with access to technology, exposure to the high-tech industry, and experience working in a corporate environment. Each company will provide summer internships to students from East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park, creating awareness for the high-tech opportunities that exist just outside the students' neighborhoods. ``At Applied Materials we feel it is important for students to acquire the skills they need to participate in the new digital economy and society,'' said Mike O'Farrell, vice president of global community affairs, at Applied Materials, Inc. ``Based on our commitment to enable Information for Everyone(TM) and empowering tomorrow's leaders, Applied Materials is a strong supporter of such programs. By providing valuable role models and business experience to these students, we hope to introduce them to the opportunities that the business world has to offer as they continue their education.'' The Homestretch internship program was created as a result of a call to action to help erase the digital divide by former president Bill Clinton during last year's visit to East Palo Alto. The program was designed by Homestead Technologies Inc., CEO, Justin Kitch, and councilmember and former mayor of East Palo Alto, Sharifa Wilson, to demonstrate what students can achieve by staying in school and pursuing higher education. Of the four incoming seniors who participated in the Homestretch program last year, all were accepted into top universities. ``We created the Homestretch program to open doors for local high school students who might otherwise remain on the other side of the digital divide,'' said Justin Kitch, CEO of Homestead Technologies Inc. ``This year we are thrilled to be working together with Applied Materials and HP to expose these young people to the exciting career opportunities in the technology industry.'' ``HP is pleased to help students from underserved communities build the skills they need to compete in the 21st century workforce through Homestretch,'' says Janiece Evans-Page, e-Inclusion executive, HP Philanthropy and Education. ``Our support for Homestretch is part of the HP Digital Village program in East Palo Alto, which is working to increase collaboration within the community and widen residents' access to educational and economic development opportunities.'' About Homestretch During the course of Homestretch's nine-week program, interns will attend seminars on topics such as applying for college and business writing. The interns will work forty paid hours a week at Homestead, Applied Materials and HP, on job assignments ranging from research and development to quality assurance and marketing. Upon completion of the program, all interns will receive a $1000 scholarship toward higher education and an HP printer, and will participate in a graduation ceremony on August 17. About Homestead Homestead Technologies Inc. is the leading Web site building service that provides consumers and professionals with a non-technical solution to build and maintain an Internet presence. More than 11 million registered members have built customizable Web sites using the company's proprietary drag-and-drop Element technology. Elements include everything from text boxes, buttons and photos to dynamic features such as chat rooms and e-commerce payment processing. The company is based in Menlo Park, California, and its services are available at homestead.com . About Applied Materials Applied Materials, the largest supplier of products and services to the global semiconductor industry, is one of the world's leading information infrastructure providers. Applied Materials enables Information for Everyone(TM) by helping semiconductor manufacturers produce more powerful, portable and affordable chips. Applied Materials' Web site is appliedmaterials.com . About HP Hewlett-Packard Company -- a leading global provider of computing and imaging solutions and services -- is focused on making technology and its benefits accessible to all. HP had total revenue from continuing operations of $48.8 billion in its 2000 fiscal year. Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at hp.com . SOURCE: Homestead Technologies, Inc.