General Motors announced a $900,000 donation for Project Lead the Way programs in Michigan that will help teach science, technology, engineering and math to middle and high school students science, reports The Detroit News.
The automaker said that the grant will be paid in $300,000 amounts over three years, with the possibility to extend further.
The funding could help add the nonprofit’s curriculum at 24 more schools in Michigan. Currently, 122 schools in the state offer the curriculum, which includes engineering and biomedical sciences studies, according to the news report.
“In order to ensure our leadership in the automotive industry and advance our innovative transportation solutions, we need to always look for opportunities to strengthen our involvement with science and math education programs,” John Calabrese, GM’s vice president of global vehicle engineering, said in a statement. “It is essential that the next generation of professionals has the skills and education necessary to compete on a global platform, particularly as it pertains to STEM-related fields.”
Source: The Detroit News
