Mississauga, Ontario – May 23, 2017 – DuPont Pioneer is pleased to announce that $5,000 has been donated to 4-H Ontario as part of its Community Investment Corporate Giving Grant program.
The grant will be specifically used to support the Youth Adventure Camp and Career Mania Conference for up to 130 combined youths aged 12-15 and 14-18 years. Jim Coffey, DuPont Pioneer account manager, endorsed the grant.
“4-H Ontario provides excellent programs to young people, providing terrific hands-on learning experiences and activities that are key to a successful future,” says Coffey. “We are pleased to support both the Youth Adventure Camp and Career Mania Conference which are sure to make a positive impact on the future of all the youth that attend.”
“The Youth Adventure Camp helps build the next generation of leaders by increasing confidence, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. The Career Mania Conference gives young people the chance to see different career opportunities and helps them develop the tools they need to get the job they want,” says Katherine Smart, Manager, Corporate Giving & Philanthropy. “The donation from DuPont Pioneer will help promote 4-H’s vision in providing a “Learn To Do By Doing” experience.”
Pioneer makes contributions to community-based organizations on behalf of the business and employees. Consideration for outreach grants are given to communities where Pioneer representatives, employees and customers live and work and that support quality-of-life initiatives to create an improved, sustainable lifestyle for people worldwide.
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