DETROIT, Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American
International Auto Show (NAIAS) and the PNC Foundation will provide
over 400 Detroit Public Schools (DPS) pre-K students with an
innovative and fun way to think about cars and the auto show at
"PNC Grow Up Great Day" on Thursday, Jan.
24, 2019.
Ric Devore, PNC regional
president for Detroit and
Southeast Michigan, will kick off
the 9th Annual "PNC Grow Up Great Day" event, which is
part of PNC Grow Up Great®, a $350 million, multi-year, bilingual initiative to
promote early childhood education.
The day will include a wide range of hands-on educational
activities focusing on science, technology, reading, engineering
arts and mathematics (STREAM). Preschool students will
participate in a coloring contest, a Lego car-building project,
plenty of age-appropriate and entertaining workshops on the show
floor and a group photo to remember their special day at the
NAIAS. Walkaround Elmo from Sesame Street® will also
make a special appearance.
"PNC's support of 'PNC Grow Up Great Day' reflects our strong
corporate commitment to early childhood education in Detroit and communities served by PNC," said
DeVore. "Over the past nine years, PNC has brought more than 3,400
DPS preschool students to this world-class show in an effort to
spark an interest in math and science at an early
age."
"PNC Grow Up Great Day" students will begin their NAIAS
adventure a few days before their actual visit, with in-class
lesson plans building momentum for their trip to the show.
After the visit, students will be able to share their experiences
with others when they put together their very own field trip
report.
Each preschool student will leave the auto show with a copy of
the book, "Pincy's Auto Show Adventures," and a stuffed animal
version of the lovable canine. Pincy was created by NAIAS to
encourage youngsters to learn about automobiles and the auto show
in a fun and entertaining way.
"The youngsters of today will be our future automotive leaders
of tomorrow," said 2019 NAIAS Chairman Bill
Golling. "They may be at our show coloring with
crayons now, but someday the wonderful imagination ignited here
could translate into designing, engineering and building mobility
solutions that will change our way of life in the future."
Capping off the fun day at the show, one lucky preschooler will
be randomly selected to take home a new booster seat.
About the PNC Foundation
The PNC Foundation, which
receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services
Group (NYSE: PNC), actively supports organizations that provide
services for the benefit of communities in which it has a
significant presence. The foundation focuses its philanthropic
mission on early childhood education and community and economic
development, which includes the arts and culture. Through Grow Up
Great, its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC has created a
$350 million, multi-year initiative
to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school
and life.
About the North American International Auto Show
In
its 31st year as an international event, the NAIAS
is the most influential annual automotive event in the world. NAIAS
is where future mobility innovations meet the pavement. With the
largest concentration of the world's top automotive and technology
executives, designers, engineers and thought leaders, NAIAS serves
as the global stage for companies to debut brand-defining vehicles
and industry-shaping announcements. NAIAS is unmatched in the
industry in presenting six unique shows in one, including: The
Gallery, an ultra-luxury automotive event, AutoMobili-D, an inside
look at future mobility platforms, Press Preview, Industry Preview,
Charity Preview and then concluding with a nine-day Public
Show.
For more information, visit naias.com.
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2019 NAIAS Dates:
The Gallery: Saturday, January 12
Press Preview: Monday – Tuesday, January 14-15
AutoMobili-D: Monday – Thursday, January
14-17
Industry Preview: Wednesday – Thursday, January 16-17
Charity Preview: Friday, January
18
Public Show: Saturday – Sunday, January 19-27
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