2021 Outcomes Report ▪ Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce
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Talene Sarkissian, the Next
CYBER SECURITY SLEUTH
Talene Sarkissian is a graduate of our Workforce Prep program at Warren Mott High School and current undergrad at Tiffin University where she is studying for a degree in cyber security with a minor in homeland security and terrorism. With help from her College Success Mentoring (CSM) coach, Beth Wagner, Talene overcame COVID-related challenges and is on track to graduate an entire semester early.
Our New 7-Year Model, BUILT FOR SUCCESS
We retooled our Workforce Prep program into a seven-year multi-channel model. We engage students starting in 10th grade and mentor them throughout their college or trade school years while providing flexibility with in-person and virtual experiences. Students will learn life skills, explore education and career options, create a long-term strategic plan, develop job readiness skills, tackle college obstacles, and be connected to job opportunities.
Our 2020-21 IMPACT Was IMPRESSIVE, Despite COVID
To say this past year was a challenge would be a gross understatement. Yet, despite all the difficulties our 596 students faced, our impact was impressive, especially when considering our students did not have in-person schooling.
96%
87%
96%
77% 89%
of our students are better prepared to persevere or overcome obstacles.
of our students improved their job readiness skills.
of our students completed the first step towards their education or career goals.
92%
91%
90%
of our students gained direction in their career.
of our students have an improved positive view of their future.
of our students developed skills required to succeed at a career.
of our students gained skills to improve their grades.
of our students increased their self-confidence.
THANK YOU TO OUR 100+ PARTNERS
& BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We have an outstanding team of partners and board members who believe in our mission and support our students! Go to our website to see a complete list of all partners and board members!
Durell Thomas, Jr., Photographer in the Making
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GOVERNING BOARD
Board Chair: Scott Rice, President – Powerlink Vice-Chair: Frank Orsini, EVP and President of Seating – Lear Corporation Secretary: Jennette Smith Kotila, Chief Marketing Officer – Mort Crim Communications Treasurer: Sandy Shecter, Principal, Director of Solutions – Rehmann Jeff Hoover, Corporate Partner – Dinsmore & Shohl, LLC Matt Joshua, Executive Director, Engineering (GFL) Infotainment and Telematics – General Motors Kristina Marshall, President & CEO – Winning Futures
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
When it comes to iconic sports photos, Detroiters often recall the pic of Kirk Gibson, roaring and leaping after he belted a heroic dinger in the ’84 World Series. Or maybe it’s the pic of Ben Wallace, leaving defenders six feet below as he got major air and attacked the rim in the ’04 NBA Finals. Durell Thomas, Jr., wants to be a professional sports photographer and take pics like these. With help from his mentor, Clarence Martin, Jr., president of Eypex Corporation, he has a vision, goals, and a plan to make it real. In recognition of his outstanding work in our program, we awarded Durell a 2020-21 Cupp-Hamilton Scholarship to help with his post-high school education expenses.
$26,000
in SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED Our annual Awards Celebration was live and in-person this year! Some students met their mentors face-to-face (not on a Zoom call) for the first time! 19 students were awarded a combined total of $26,000 in scholarships.
Margaret Anderson, SVP and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer – HAP Terry Bishop, President – Trilogy Marketing Inc. Ellyn Davidson, President – Brogan & Partners Matt Duffy, Vice President of Supply Chain – Cometeer Victor Edozien, President and CEO – S’drol Metals, Inc. Zahira Gonzalvo, SVP, Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer – Flagstar Bank Todd Kennedy, Vice President Global GM Seating – Lear Corporation Brandon Leslie, Vice President – Industrial – Barton Malow Manish Mehta, Global Head of GM BU – Yazaki North America Dino Nardicchio, Head of Automotive and Autonomous Vehicle Tech Partnerships – Cavnue Scott Thiele, Head of North America Portfolio Planning – Stellantis Tony Tomczak, Vice President of Corporate Services and Chief Procurement Officer – DTE Energy Marlin Williams, VP, Diversity and Inclusion – StockX
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS Cass Technical High School, Detroit Community High School, Sterling Heights Harper Woods High School, Harper Woods Mumford High School, Detroit Pontiac Academy for Excellence, Pontiac Warren Mott High School, Warren
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