MATHCOUNTS is a national math coaching and competition program that increases enthusiasm for and enhances achievement in middle school mathematics throughout the United States. Relying upon thousands of volunteers, the program makes math achievement as challenging, exciting and prestigious as a school sport and helps prepare students for the working world by stimulating their interest in math and math-related careers.
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GM is a FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Foundation sponsor, an organization that was formed to encourage young people to explore careers in science and technology. By using a competition format similar to sporting events, students learn the fun and excitement that can be found in a technical career.
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DAPCEP’s mission is to increase the number of students from historically under represented groups who are motivated and prepared academically to pursue careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology related fields. DAPCEP achieves results by offering intensive computer, technology, science, math and engineering training from experienced professionals and instructors in their respective fields. Students receive hands-on opportunities in real work environments in addition to classroom-based curriculum activities. Student programs are designed to enrich traditional classroom academic programming with hands-on, real world projects. Students develop and practice teamwork and oral presentation skills; make important contacts with educators and professionals; and receive an early acclimation to college life—all of which make them better prepared for successful careers.
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Since 1989, General Motors has supported the Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN), providing employee volunteers and financial support to watershed education efforts nationwide. Over the last 20 years GM has given young people the skills and knowledge they need to be a positive force in their communities.
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General Motors has been involved with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) A World in Motion (AWIM) program since the program’s inception in 1990. General Motors continues to expand its AWIM program nationwide. Programs now exist in twenty-seven GM communities throughout North America. This support comes from GM headquarters in South East Michigan as well as manufacturing facilities and retiree clubs located nationwide.
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General Motors and Junior Achievement bring schools four stand-alone lesson plans that focus on the business and economics of fuel cell technology. Designed to supplement the social studies curriculum, these educational resources allow your students to apply economics concepts and principles to an important real-world issue: the development of an alternative energy source.
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