Supporting Focused Solutions 2012 Special Initiatives SPECIAL INITIATIVES
Making the Most of a $40 Million Gift
Wisconsin’s College Access Challenge Grant One hundred percent of required matching funds for state-level implementation of the federal grant.
In 2007, Great Lakes provided a $40 million gift to form the private, nonprofit Wisconsin Covenant Foundation, Inc. Since then, we’ve sustained our relationship, offering staffing and resources to support the Foundation’s activities.
$967,734
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The Degree Project Program support and outreach to students, families, and Milwaukee Public Schools staff to increase scholarship awareness and achievement. $139,121
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Great Lakes National Scholarship Program 750 scholarships of $2,500 each to students majoring in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) disciplines.
The Foundation’s first grantmaking focus was to provide additional financial aid for Wisconsin Covenant Scholars from low-income households. Through 2012, $2.4 million has been awarded to these students. During 2012, the Foundation announced its Wisconsin Workforce Partnership Grants. Through this three-year pilot grant program, the Foundation awarded $3.7 million to Wisconsin technical colleges partnering with local businesses. The goal of these grants is to help close the gap between Wisconsin employers that report having trouble finding skilled workers and Wisconsin residents in need of family-sustaining jobs. 2012 Great Lakes staffing and resource commitment in support of the Foundation. $125,823
Great Lakes President & CEO Richard D. George and Governor Scott Walker announce a Wisconsin Workforce Partnership Grant to Moraine Park Technical College.
Matching the Generosity of Our Employees
$1,875,000
Great Lakes’ United Way committee generates enthusiasm during the campaign kickoff.
For our annual employee giving campaign, Great Lakes issued a challenge. We said we’d match each dollar donated directly by employees, up to $70,000. Naturally, our employees rose to the challenge, and we were pleased to present the United Way of Dane County with a significant corporate gift for its education-focused agenda for change. $70,000
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