RBC Centura donates $25,000 to North Carolina Futures for
Kids program
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., July 6, 2005 —
RBC Centura is continuing its support of the North Carolina
Futures for Kids (F4K) program. The statewide program, based
in Raleigh, is dedicated to bridging the gap between the hopes,
dreams and skills of students in North Carolina and the workforce
development needs of local communities. RBC Centura is donating
$25,000 and raising awareness of the program within the business
community through a series of community meetings.
"I am pleased that RBC Centura is once again participating
in this great opportunity to meet the career and planning
needs of 13,000 students in 12 counties," said Susan
Milliken, development manager, Futures for Kids. "RBC
Centura's previous contributions helped Futures for Kids launch
its 2003 pilot program."
Futures for Kids is a public-private partnership that matches
students with relevant and rewarding career possibilities
through easy-to-use online assessments. Students are then
linked to multiple community resources, such as career mentors
and local employers, who can offer job shadowing and internship
opportunities.
In addition to its donation, RBC Centura will hold community
meetings and sponsor luncheons to introduce the program to
its customers throughout North Carolina. Verna Graff-Gessaman,
senior manager of community and government affairs at RBC
Centura, contributes her time to Futures for Kids by serving
on the Futures for Kids Business Steering Committee for 2005-2006.
"RBC Centura is committed to helping improve the lives
of people in our local communities," said Scott Custer,
CEO, RBC Centura. "We are excited to partner with Futures
for Kids as they develop and implement this powerful career
exploration and workforce development solution."
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