Ann Arbor Times

Eastern Michigan University's Institute for STEM Education, Outreach, and Workforce Development has received a $10,000 Community Impact Grant from General Motors Romulus. The grant is intended to motivate students to consider careers in skilled trades.

This initiative is part of General Motors Romulus's broader mission to promote education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) as well as road safety within local communities. This year alone, the company has distributed $40,000 in grants among four local nonprofit organizations.

Sibrina Collins, director of the EMU Institute for STEM Education, Outreach, and Workforce Development at the College of Education stated: “There continues to be growth in the skilled trades occupation, but there is a critical shortage of talent due to high school students having limited exposure to this career path.” She further noted that "the generous funding from General Motors provides us with more resources to engage students in additional school districts including Plymouth-Canton Community Schools and Romulus Community Schools."

Since 2019, General Motors has contributed over $163,000 to nonprofits in the Romulus area. The Community Impact Grant program by General Motors has been running for 14 years and has awarded over $3 million to more than 140 nonprofits across the nation.

Eastern Michigan University was founded in 1849 and stands as Michigan's second oldest public university. It serves nearly 13,000 students across various degree programs offered through its multiple colleges. EMU is recognized nationally for its excellence and diversity in applied education.