If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that the world will need more scientists, engineers, and researchers who represent and support underrepresented communities,” said Reaves. “According to recent UCLA research, 22 percent of Black students and 29 percent of Latinx students complete a STEM degree within six years. Per DAPCEP Executive Director Michelle Reaves, the organization seeks to provide opportunities to underserved and underrepresented students. DAPCEP extends opportunities to underrepresented students Around 150 alumni of the program have gone on to work for Ford. It also boasts 50:50 equity between male and female students and an almost 100 percent graduation rate.
The nonprofit offers STEM programs for around 11,000 students in Southeast Michigan per year. The program also includes a pre-year-1 college program where students will continue to learn from DAPCEP and Ford mentors.įord is a founding partner of DAPCEP, teaming with the organization since its 1976 founding. Students will have the chance to take part in courses, receive mentoring, and even take advantage of 10 open internship opportunities. The Future Forward program established by the donation will engage Detroit students in 11th and 12th grade. The donation to DAPCEP will lead to the creation of a Future Forward program, which will help put 80 underrepresented students on a path to careers in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields.Ĭoming Soon from Ford: 2021 Ford Bronco makes its triumphant return this summer Ford donates $250,000 to support DAPCEP, introduce students to STEMįord Motor Company demonstrates its commitment to introducing students to STEM with a new $250,000 donation to the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program.
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