The Skillman Foundation

This grant will continue support for Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC) to provide year-round STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) exposure programming, holistic support, and mentorship to 90 middle school youth as an introduction to high school career pathways. It will fund programming while strengthening the long-term goal of more equitable access to STEAM in Detroit’s college and career ecosystem. This program includes partnership with the College for Creative Studies, LIFT Advanced Manufacturing, a mix of corporate partners including General Motors and Ford, and the following schools in Southwest Detroit: Cesar Chavez Academy, Academy of the Americas, Western International, Cristo Rey, Earhart, Neinas, and Voyageur