PPG, PPG Foundation to invest $2 million to prepare students for skilled trade careers
06 Outubro 2023 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
PPG (NYSE: PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced a
commitment to invest $2 million through 2025 to support workforce
development initiatives that provide training and opportunities for
future skilled workers in manufacturing and coatings application.
The commitment aims to introduce students to the diverse and
high-tech career paths within modern industry and provide them with
educational opportunities to pursue fields such as advanced
manufacturing, automotive collision repair, automotive refinishing,
and painting.
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The PPG MOONWALK® and PPG LINQ™ Pro
educational tools will be used in vocational schools in Europe as
part of the company's commitment to provide training in
manufacturing and coatings application. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We understand the importance of providing students with a
hands-on, practical education that arms them with the advanced
skills needed for career placements in technical and STEM- related
fields,” said Malesia Dunn, executive director, PPG Foundation and
corporate global social responsibility. “The PPG Foundation is a
long-time supporter of workforce development programs. As we
recognize the important contributions of skilled workers during
U.S. Manufacturing Month in October, we’re dedicating our
commitment to connect students with access to the tools and
training needed for a vast range of career possibilities.”
Through existing and new partnerships with local technical
schools, community colleges, and organizations PPG and the PPG
Foundation will support preparation and training for specialized
industry certifications and careers. Current partners include:
- Automotive Refinish Programs: A sample of partner
schools includes Rosedale Technical College in Pittsburgh; Delaware
Area Career Center in Delaware, Ohio; and Parkway West Career &
Tech Center, Oakdale, Pa. With the Collision Repair Education
Foundation (CREF), the PPG Foundation is funding scholarships to
train entry-level staff. In Europe, PPG MOONWALK® and PPG LINQ™ Pro
educational tools will be used in vocational schools.
- Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing
Education Foundation (CCAI FEF) (Lakewood Ranch, Fla): The PPG
Foundation supported CCAI FEF as it collaborated with the Nuts,
Bolts & Thingamajigs Foundation to grow its manufacturing
summer camp program for students aged 11-17.
- Pickaway Ross Career & Technology Center
(Chillicothe, Ohio): To help students prepare for careers in
robotics and automation, the PPG Foundation supported a simulation
lab, Skill Boss Smart Factory, where students can earn the MSSC's
CPT+ Certification for manufacturing skills in safety, quality,
production processes and maintenance awareness.
- Manufacturing Institute (Washington): This PPG
Foundation partnership has enabled diverse initiatives such as the
Future program, facilitated by a partnership with a leading digital
education provider, EVERFI, to bring STEM learning and career
awareness to middle school students across the U.S.
- Prague Crafts Academy (Prague): A community engagement
grant by PPG enabled the school to build an innovative and modern
workshop for student painters to strengthen their skills. A PPG
technical specialist also helped to train students who visited a
PPG manufacturing facility.
“A recent National Association of Manufacturers survey1
indicates that a majority of manufacturers identify attracting and
retaining a quality workforce as one of their biggest problems,”
said Dunn. “The PPG Foundation stands to open the door for future
pipelines of talent and invest in programs that support the next
generation of workers.”
PPG’s global community engagement efforts and the PPG Foundation
aim to bring color and brightness to PPG communities around the
world. We invested $16.2 million in 2022, supporting hundreds of
organizations across more than 35 countries. By investing in
educational opportunities, we help grow today’s skilled workforce
and develop tomorrow’s innovators in fields related to coatings and
manufacturing. Plus, we empower PPG employees to multiply their
impact for causes that are important to them by supporting their
volunteer efforts and charitable giving. Learn more at
communities.ppg.com.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the
paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have
trusted for 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve
our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find
the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate
and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of
$17.7 billion in 2022. We serve customers in construction, consumer
products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.
To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.
PPG LINQ is a trademark and MoonWalk, the PPG Logo and We
protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG
Industries Ohio, Inc.
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https://www.nam.org/2023-third-quarter-manufacturers-outlook-survey/
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