Grant will allow expansion of manufacturing career path awareness

A $25,000 donation from Honda will allow the Community Education Coalition to expand its efforts creating and promoting pathways to manufacturing careers.

The Columbus based group is announcing that the grant will support a project aimed at providing under-represented students in kindergarten through 12th grade with education and career pathways into manufacturing roles. The project will include tailored information campaigns, workshops, hands-on learning opportunities, and community events designed to engage and inspire students. The focus will be on low-income, Latino, Black, and Black-Biracial students.

The informational campaign will provide details on educational programs at the AirPark Columbus College Campus leading to manufacturing careers by providing information on career paths, salary information and other resources.

Kathy Oren, President & CEO of the Community Education Coalition said that “by providing these students with information on clear pathways, hands-on STEM experiences and exposure to careers in the manufacturing industry, we are helping to build a stronger, more diverse workforce for our region.”

The program is set to begin this fall and next spring.