PPG Foundation Donates $15,000 to Chicago Urban League for Project Ready
December 07 2016 - 10:11AM
Business Wire
The PPG Foundation recently donated $15,000 to the Chicago Urban
League to support the organization’s science, technology,
engineering and math out-of-school program and summer camp for
middle-school students, Project Ready. The donation was made on
behalf of PPG’s architectural coatings facilities in Batavia and
Aurora, Illinois, near Chicago.
Project Ready engages African-American students in disadvantaged
communities in Chicago, offering them access to quality training in
science and technology fields. The 12-week rotation includes
in-class presentations and field trips that prepare students to
work as a team, solve complex problems, communicate and think
critically. Students can also interact with African-American
professionals in science, technology and mathematics careers and
actively participate in career exploration.
“Increasing and sustaining interest among African-Americans in
science and math education is critical to continued growth and new
ideas in these fields,” said Hank Saunders, PPG plant manager,
Batavia. “As a global innovator in paints and coatings, PPG is
dedicated to continued innovation in science and technology because
it is at the core of what we do. We are glad to work with the
Chicago Urban League and strengthen the pipeline for technical
careers with students at a young age.”
Melanie Sillas, senior development officer, Chicago Urban
League, said, “The Chicago Urban League is committed to growing and
maintaining the pipeline of qualified talent for science,
technology, engineering and math careers, and with the help of PPG,
we’re proud to continue the Project Ready program. This early
exposure to science and technology concepts will help create a
direct pathway from science and math education to STEM careers by
providing educational support, career exposure and mentoring.”
PPG’s architectural coatings business operates more than 17 PPG
PAINTS™ stores and sells through 12 PPG Paints independent
retailers in Greater Chicago. The business also has a distribution
center in Aurora as well as a manufacturing facility in
Batavia.
The PPG Foundation aims to bring color and brightness to PPG
communities in the United States. By investing in educational
opportunities, we help grow today’s skilled workforce and develop
tomorrow’s innovators in industries related to coatings and
specialty materials. Plus, we empower PPG employees to make an
impact for causes that are important to them by supporting their
volunteer efforts and charitable giving. Learn more at
www.ppgcommunities.com and follow @PPG_Communities on Twitter.
About the Chicago Urban League
Established in 1916, the Chicago Urban League works for
economic, educational and social progress for African-Americans and
promotes strong sustainable communities through advocacy,
collaboration and innovation. For more information, visit
www.thechicagourbanleague.org. Find us on Facebook or follow us on
Twitter.
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