Kellogg partners with Battle Creek educational institutions to
launch Kellogg Finance Scholars program
BATTLE
CREEK, Mich., May 17, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Kellogg Company announced today a scholarship
program for graduating Battle Creek Central High School seniors
that would provide a pathway to a full-time role in Finance at
Kellogg, upon college graduation. In partnership with Battle Creek Public Schools, Kellogg Community College, Siena Heights University and Grand Valley State University, the Kellogg Finance
Scholars program aims to promote education and advancement in
Battle Creek, while also exposing
local students to a career in Finance. The program is open to
Battle Creek Central High School (BCCHS) seniors enrolled in the
Business Pathway of the BCCHS Career Academy of Business,
Engineering, and Industrial Technology.
"Education and opportunity are central to community
revitalization and Kellogg remains committed to being a good
corporate citizen as part of our commitment to create Better Days
for 3 billion people by the end of 2030," said Jennifer Cloherty, Kellogg North America's Chief
Financial Officer. "The competition for corporate talent is fierce
and not likely to get easier anytime soon. We want to help develop
local, diverse talent that will stay local. Kellogg Finance
Scholars program not only benefits local students and the
community, but it boosts our recruitment efforts for smart,
committed, diverse candidates in the field of Finance."
"One of the cornerstones of BCCHS Career Academies is the role
local community partners play, working alongside our educators to
prepare each scholar to graduate career, college, and community
ready," said Kim Carter,
Superintendent, Battle Creek Public Schools. "We are thrilled
that this partnership will add to the outstanding repertoire of
options available to our students as we all work together to build
a strong and sustainable workforce right here in Battle Creek."
Up to three Kellogg Finance Scholars will receive a two-year
scholarship to study Business Management or Accounting at
Kellogg Community College. Upon
completion of their associate degree, Kellogg Finance Scholars will
be eligible for a paid summer internship at Kellogg, followed by a
scholarship to either Grand Valley State
University or Siena Heights
University to complete their bachelor's degree in Business
Management. Upon graduation, Kellogg Finance Scholars will be
eligible for a full-time role as a Financial Analyst at Kellogg – a
three-year rotational program, providing a complete overview of
Kellogg's North America Financial Operations.
"Kellogg Community College is
honored to work with our partners in providing an avenue for local
students to enter the rewarding field of Finance and learn from
renowned practitioners at Kellogg Company," said Dr. Dennis Baskin, Dean of Workforce Development at
KCC. "Thanks to the Kellogg Finance Scholars program, KCC students
will have new and exciting opportunities to advance their careers
in the corporate world while polishing their skills through
education."
"The Seidman College of Business at Grand
Valley State University is so pleased to be a partner in
this program and provide Kellogg Finance Scholars with an
opportunity to advance their education. The program opens access to
education and matches our mission, which is grounded in community
collaborations and innovative approaches to learning," said
Diana R. Lawson, Dean, Seidman
College of Business, GVSU.
"This year, we celebrate our 30-year anniversary as an
educational partner on the campus of Kellogg
Community College," said Sister Peg
Albert, President, Siena Heights
University. "We are thrilled to expand the reach of that
partnership to participation in Kellogg Company's Kellogg Finance
Scholar's program. This effort makes both a valuable education and
a promising career accessible to BCCHS business students who hope
to remain in the Battle Creek
community while they pursue their goals. We commend Kellogg for its
vision and we look forward to supporting Kellogg Finance
Scholars for years to come."
About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just
world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating
better days and a place at the table for everyone through our
trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®,
Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®,
Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®,
Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net
sales in 2021 were nearly $14.2
billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as
convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part
of our Kellogg's® Better Days ESG strategy, we're
addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food
security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of
2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.
About Kellogg Community
College
Kellogg Community College, founded
in 1956, serves approximately 6,900 students annually via five
campuses, customized training and online coursework. The College
offers 60 pre-professional transfer curricula; 37 associate degree
programs; 25 certificate programs; seven categories of professional
certifications; and a variety of short-term, non-credit
courses.
About Siena Heights
University
Siena Heights University is a
Catholic university founded and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican
Sisters. Siena Heights is a
coeducational North Central accredited institution founded in the
liberal arts tradition, offering associate's, bachelor's, master's
and specialist's degrees. The university is headquartered in
Adrian, Mich., with degree
completion centers in Battle
Creek, Benton Harbor,
Dearborn, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Monroe, Southfield and Online.
About Grand Valley State
University
Grand Valley State University
attracts nearly 23,000 students with high-quality programs and
state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Valley is a comprehensive
university serving students from across Michigan and dozens of other states and
foreign countries. Grand Valley offers undergraduate
and graduate degree programs in 300+ areas of study from
campuses in Allendale,
Grand Rapids, and Holland, and from regional centers in
Battle Creek, Detroit, Muskegon, and Traverse City. The university is dedicated to
individual student achievement, going beyond the traditional
classroom experience, with research opportunities and business
partnerships.
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