Todd Kennedy, Vice President Global GM Seating at Lear, Joins Board of Directors

December 13, 2021 by Chris Cahill, MA News

We are pleased to announce that Todd Kennedy has joined our Board of Directors. Todd is the vice president global GM seating at Lear. “Being a father, I understand the importance and desire to prepare teens to be self-sufficient, productive members of the community. Through education and mentoring we can… Read More

Board of Directors, Lear Corporation, Michigan State University, Northwood University, Todd Kennedy

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Our Students Are Excelling – Your Support Matters, Donate Today!

November 8, 2021 by Chris Cahill, MA Fundraiser

With help from donors, students from our Workforce Prep program are excelling. Make your 2021 donation today! [caption id="attachment_75491" align="alignright" width="313"] Amaya Davis (left) with her mentor, Kelly Savela, senior connections manager at Tier 3 Social Media.[/caption] Amaya Davis was in our program at Warren Mott High School for three… Read More

Ahmed Beasley, Amaya Davis, Cass Technical High School, Invest Detroit, Jerry Porter, Kelly Savela, Oakland University, Plante Moran Cresa, warren mott high school, Wayne State University

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Rain proves no match for positive attitude at the 2021 Golf Classic.

October 14, 2021 by Chris Cahill, MA Event

The day started great. 260 golfers convened at Indianwood Country Club in Lake Orion for some golf, networking, and a whole bunch of fun while raising support for students in our Workforce Prep program.   See pics from our 2021 Golf Classic! Guests started arriving by 8:30 a.m. After checking in, getting their complimentary dozen… Read More

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Empowering, Zoom Conquering – These are our Mentors

September 16, 2021 by Chris Cahill, MA Mentor

  Our mentors come from every nook and cranny in the Metro Detroit business world. From small mom and pop shops to large international corporations, you’ll find in our ranks everything from entrepreneurs to presidents. One thing they all have in common is this – they’re making a real and… Read More

Accenture, Ally Financial Inc., AM General, AmeriHealth Caritas, Autodesk, Barton Malow Company, BCS Automotive Interface Solutions, Black Family Development, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, BNY Mellon, Brown & Brown of Detroit, Cadillac Travel, Cap Trust, Carhartt, Comerica Bank, Complete Prototype Services, Continental, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Detroit Regional Chamber, detroit tigers, DTE Energy, DuPont, Ernst & Young, Extra Credit Union, Eypex, Flex Ltd., Ford House, Ford Motor Company, Gavin Haque Enterprises, General Motors, Henry Ford Hospital, Inc., Independent Bank, Intel, JJ Marshall & Associates, Kelly Services, King Expedited Service LLC, Lear Corporation, LGBT Detroit, MAHLE Behr USA, McNaughton-McCay Electric Company, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, Michigan CAT - Power Systems Division, Neighborhood Service Organization, O'Keefe, OCG Companies, Orbis Holding Group, Phillips Service Industries, Primerica Financial Services, Quicken Loans, Robert Bosch Automotive Steering LLC, Rock Central LLC, Salesforce, Sony Electronics, Spalding DeDecker Spectrum, Stellantis, Summit Family Dental, TD Auto Finance, Tenneco, Texas Instruments, The Ornsby Group, Thermoflex Corporation, U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Michigan, United Shore, University of Detroit Mercy, Veoneer, Verizon, Verizon Business Group, VMLY&R, Washtenaw Community College, Wayne State University, Zara Tutoring, ZF Group

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Talene Sarkissian, the Next Cyber Security Sleuth

September 16, 2021 by Chris Cahill, MA Students

Talene with her parents at our 2018 Awards Celebration   Talene Sarkissian is a graduate of our Workforce Prep program at Warren Mott High School and current undergrad at Tiffin University where she is studying for a degree in cyber security with a minor in homeland security and terrorism. With… Read More

Baldwin Wallace University, Beth Wagner, Extra Credit Union, Mennel Milling Company, Talene Sarkissian, Tiffin University, Warren, warren mott high school

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Durell Thomas, Jr., Sports Photographer in the Making

September 16, 2021 by Chris Cahill, MA Students

When it comes to iconic sports photos, Detroiters often recall the pic of Kirk Gibson roaring and leaping after he belted a heroic dinger in the ’84 World Series. Or maybe it’s the pic of Ben Wallace, leaving defenders six feet below as he got major air and attacked the… Read More

Ben Wallace, Clarence Martin, Detroit Pistons, detroit tigers, Durell Thomas Jr., espn, Eypex Corporation, harper woods high school, Kirk Gibson, nba, NFL

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Experience something that inspires you. Become a mentor!

August 2, 2021 by Chris Cahill, MA Mentor

There’s nothing like a global pandemic to make one step back and rethink life. Am I living my purpose? Am I spending my time doing the right things?  A forced pause on our busy lives has given us time to look within ourselves at how we are living life. While we may not have… Read More

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Supporting Employee Volunteerism is a Win-Win-Win-Win Scenario

July 20, 2021 by Chris Cahill, MA Mentor, News

   Offering your employees the opportunity to mentor a Metro Detroit high school student in our Workforce Prep program is a win for all involved! It only takes a 30-minute virtual or in-person mentor recruitment presentation to get started. For more information contact Kris Marshall at Kris@WinningFutures.org or 248-709-4488.  For employers, encouraging and supporting employee participation in community-based… Read More

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2021 Corks & Forks, A Roaring Good Time!

July 7, 2021 by Chris Cahill, MA Event

Who doesn’t love a good party? Especially this year! Our 13th annual Corks & Forks event did not disappoint.  It was held on Tuesday, June 22 at the stunning Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester. The theme for this year’s event was a 1920’s Garden Party and the backdrop of the sprawling estate, manicured gardens and the beautifully set tables under the large white tent set the stage for a memorable evening. The highlight of… Read More

Corks & Forks, Deshawn Wafer, Faurecia, Garden Party, General Motors, HARMAN, Kris Marshall, Meadow Brook Hall, Plastic Omnium, Sharp Electronics Corporation, Summit Polymers, Tom McMillen, Trilogy, University of Michigan, Winning Futures, Yazaki North America

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Zahira Gonzalvo, SVP and Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer at Flagstar Bank, Joins Board of Directors

July 1, 2021 by Chris Cahill, MA Announcements

We are excited to welcome Zahira (Zah) Gonzalvo, SVP, chief information security and privacy officer of Flagstar Bank to our Board of Directors. “I am looking forward to be part of the Winning Futures board.  I would love to increase the pipeline of students interested in technology and cybersecurity” said… Read More

Board of Directors, Flagstar Bank, Zahira Gonzalvo

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