News & Stories
Winning Futures Welcomes Rashaan Josey to Board of Directors
October 2, 2026 Uncategorized
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
2026 Golf Social Drives Nearly $350,000 for Students
September 15, 2026 Uncategorized
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
You Don’t Have to Have All the Answers to Make a Difference: Juan Garcia-Hinojosa’s Mentoring Story
September 10, 2026 Uncategorized
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
From Exploration to a Plan: Akeem Brown Learns How To Build His Future
August 31, 2026 Uncategorized
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
Christina Lacked Confidence. Today, She’s the First in her Family to Attend College.
August 3, 2026 Uncategorized
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
Mentoring Alone Cannot Remove Every Obstacle: Our Student Support Fund Helps Continuing Education Students Overcome Unexpected Expenses
August 3, 2026 Uncategorized
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
Joshua Christman of Walbridge Joins our Board of Directors
July 29, 2026 Uncategorized
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
From Uncertainty to Engineering Success: How Mentorship Helped Hussam Omairat Find His Path
June 25, 2026 Uncategorized
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
Building a Future Through Engineering, Mentorship, and Opportunity: Lina’s Story
June 22, 2026 Uncategorized
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
Celebrating Dreams Realized: $111,000 in Scholarships and Emergency Funds Provided, Graduating Students Recognized, and Mentors Honored
June 15, 2026 Uncategorized
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