Plastic Omnium commits $1 million for focus: HOPE

Plastic Omnium, the world leader in automotive exterior components and modules, automotive fuel systems and waste container solutions has renewed its commitment to Detroit-based nonprofit Focus: HOPE with a $1 million donation over three years.

This donation will renew Plastic Omnium’s commitment as the presenting sponsor of Focus: HOPE’s annual Eleanor’s Walk for Hope through 2018. The donation will also support a number of the organization’s workforce initiatives, including:

Workforce Readiness
Focus: HOPE’s workforce readiness programs provide students with job readiness training and the opportunity to gain advanced training in a variety of focus areas including math, reading, computer, production and manufacturing skills.

Workforce Development
Focus: HOPE provides training and access to valuable industry certifications in the information technology and machining industries. These training programs are developed in collaboration with local employers to ensure students are prepared to enter the workforce.

College Degree Programs
The college degree programs include a variety of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiatives that help students earn college credits through hands-on training, academic course work and real-world job experience. Focus: HOPE partners with local colleges and universities to help students pursue associates and bachelor’s degrees in STEM industries.

Year Round Youth
The Year Round Youth program provides summer work experience for middle and high school students. The program includes skill training, leadership development, mentoring and employability skills for in-school and out-of-school individuals in the community.

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