Michelin North America’s Lexington, South Carolina Donates $30k to Lexington County School District One Foundation for Robotics Study
Lexington, SC – Michelin North America’s Lexington, South Carolina leadership recently announced its continued investment and support of the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation via a $30,000 commitment. The generous gift will support computer science education in Lexington District One at the middle school and high school levels.
Support for Robotics Teams
The $30,000 donation from Michelin will commit $10,000 for each of the next three school years to the Educational Foundation in order to provide financial support for the Lexington District One middle school and high school VEX robotics teams. Currently, there are nine such teams in the district that focus on and compete in VEX robotics at the local and state levels.
Julie Anderson Washburn, Executive Director of the Lexington One Foundation, expressed gratitude for the support from Michelin, stating, “We are so thankful to the outstanding leaders at Michelin North America for their generous investments in STEM experiences via our VEX robotics teams here in Lexington District One. Such amazing learning experiences teach our students valuable STEM skills like computer science, design, coding, and engineering, as well as soft skills such as communications, teamwork, and problem-solving.”
Preparing Students for the Future
Chris Goumas, Site Director of Michelin North America, Inc., Lexington, SC, highlighted the importance of preparing students for the future with skills in automation and robotics. He mentioned, “As we see more automation and robotics in our everyday lives, we must prepare by ensuring our students are ready and able to take us into the future.”
Much of Michelin’s motivation behind the donation stems from its commitment to strengthening ties with the communities where it operates. By supporting educational initiatives like the VEX robotics teams, Michelin aims to enhance students’ career opportunities and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce.
Success and Impact
Since 2018, Michelin North America’s investments in robotics learning in Lexington District One have yielded significant success. Multiple high school robotics teams from the district have successfully competed in local and state competitions, earning spots in the VEX Worlds Competition held each May. Furthermore, Michelin has hired former robotics team members, allowing them to apply their skills directly in the workforce.
The support from Michelin North America has been instrumental in providing valuable STEM experiences to students in Lexington District One, equipping them with the necessary skills for future career paths in industries like manufacturing.
The Lexington One Educational Foundation Board of Directors lauded Michelin North America, Inc. as an exemplary corporate partner, acknowledging the company’s commitment to advancing STEM education through hands-on experiences like the VEX robotics teams.
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