2025 Sustainability Report
Education & workforce development
Investing in people.
$1 M
donated to education and workforce development
26
paid internships including 20 offered to Del Mar College students
$750,000
donated to local Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) & Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
"Our partnership with Gulf Coast Growth Ventures has opened incredible opportunities for Taft ISD students. GCGV’s support for STEM programs and hands-on learning experiences is helping us prepare the next generation for success in a rapidly changing world.”
Buc Days Sponsor
The Buc Days Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Expo engaged 5,397 participants from 121 cities across Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico over seven days with $79,000 awarded to support student achievement and innovation.
The Expo featured five key events, including:
- FIRST Robotics Competition: 300 participants
- FIRST Tech Challenge: 585 participants
- FIRST LEGO League 230 participants
- FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship: 1,296 attendees
Educational Robotics Conference for 12 teachers
Buc Days STEAM Day welcomed approximately 1,000 attendees, providing hands-on experiences that introduced young learners to science and STEM concepts, sparking curiosity, and encouraging early engagement in STEM education.
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Coastal Solutions Symposium
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Meet GCGV’s new President and Site Manager Ed Caputo
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Advancing Climate Solutions
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A letter from former GCGV President and Site Manager
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