We are pleased to welcome Rashaan Josey, President of the Automotive Business Unit at Bose Corporation, to our Board of Directors. A global business executive, engineer, and longtime mentor, Rashaan brings extensive experience in strategy development, global operations, financial leadership, organizational development, and corporate social impact. Just as important, he ... Read More »

Our 28th annual golf event, The Golf Social, was a record-setting success, proving once again that when our community comes together for students, everyone wins. More than 400 guests joined us on September 10 at Topgolf in Auburn Hills for an afternoon of golf, networking, and giving back. Together, our ... Read More »

When Juan Garcia-Hinojosa (pictured, middle) first considered becoming a Year 1 (10th grade) volunteer Career Mentor in our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program, he wasn’t sure he would know how to connect with a teenager. Juan had spent years building his career in the automotive industry. He knew he had professional ... Read More »

When Akeem Brown (pictured, left) entered our Year 1 (10th grade) Workforce Prep Mentoring Program last year, he was beginning to think seriously about his future. He had interests, but like many students his age, he was still figuring out how to turn those interests into a plan. After completing ... Read More »

When Christina Miller entered our Year 1 (10th grade) Workforce Prep Mentoring Program, she had goals for her future, but she lacked was confidence that she could achieve them. She was navigating personal challenges and trying to find her footing during a difficult time. Today, Christina (pictured, right) is the ... Read More »

A student’s future shouldn’t be determined by an unexpected car repair, a medical bill, or the final few dollars needed to register for classes. Yet for many of the young adults in our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program, that’s the reality they face. By the time students enter our Years 4-7 ... Read More »

We are pleased to welcome Joshua Christman, Assistant Vice President at Walbridge, to our Board of Directors. Christman brings more than 25 years of construction industry experience, along with a longstanding commitment to leadership, workforce development, and community impact. As Assistant Vice President within Walbridge’s Vehicle Manufacturing Group and a ... Read More »

When Hussam Omairat (pictured, right) entered our Year 1 (10th grade) Workforce Prep Mentoring Program at Warren Mott High School, he was motivated and determined, but like many students, he wasn’t entirely sure how to navigate the path ahead. “I’ve always had that drive,” Hussam said. “I just needed it ... Read More »

When Lina Yousef (pictured, right) joined our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program during the 2023–24 school year at Community High School in Sterling Heights, she was preparing to graduate and thinking about what would come next. Today, she is in our Years 4-7 (Continuing Education) program and entering her junior year ... Read More »

Our 2026 Winning Futures Scholarship Celebration was a reminder of what can happen when students are surrounded by people who believe in them. See photos from the event. Held at Club Venetian in Madison Heights, the annual event brought together students, families, mentors, educators, donors, and community partners to celebrate ... Read More »

Winning Futures is proud to welcome Juan Barrera to its Board of Directors. With more than 30 years of global leadership experience in automotive manufacturing and operations, Juan brings a wealth of expertise, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to helping young people build brighter futures. Juan currently serves as Vice ... Read More »

Great mentors often say that success is never a solo journey. It’s built through guidance, opportunity, and people who believe in your potential before you fully see it yourself. That belief is exactly what drives Kimberley Huot. We are proud to announce that Kimberley has joined our Board of Directors, ... Read More »