The Estée Lauder Companies, which operates manufacturing and distribution facilities in Bristol Township, will donate $200,000 to Bucks County Community College.
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The gift will help expand supply chain education and employment prospects for students in the county and create the groundwork for an extensive, multi-year program for career readiness. It is the largest single corporate investment the community college has received in its 60-year existence, according to a statement.
The donation is anticipated to provide scholarships for local students who have shown a desire to pursue a two-year associate’s degree in supply chain at Bucks County Community College, either on-campus or online. At the Estée Lauder Companies’ facilities in Bristol Township, students will get the chance to engage in hands-on learning experiences that will give them practical knowledge of supply chain, production, and distribution processes, according to the community college.
Leaders from The Estée Lauder Companies will also act as mentors for these youngsters.
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In the spring of 2023, the first pilot class of students will be revealed.
“It is an honor to partner with The Estée Lauder Companies to unlock new academic and hands-on learning opportunities for our students,” said President of Bucks County Community College Dr. Felicia Ganther. “This career pathway program will provide support, funding and intentional engagements to propel students from their first college course to successful supply chain careers. It underscores the power of higher education and corporate collaborations to drive employment.”
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The Estée Lauder Companies, one of the biggest producers and distributors of high-end cosmetics worldwide, is dedicated to developing the supply chain talent of the future, said Roberto Canevari, executive vice president for global supply chain at The Estée Lauder Companies.
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“We are thrilled to offer Bucks County Community College students an opportunity to advance their education and be exposed to the vast career opportunities available in supply chain,” Canevari said.
Ken Pickett, vice president of distribution at The Estée Lauder Companies said: “We are incredibly proud to further our philanthropic investments in the Bucks County community and build a pipeline of emerging talent who can help strengthen our local distribution and manufacturing operations.”
“This donation marks a critical step in laying the foundation for a broader, comprehensive educational and career readiness program in development between The Estée Lauder Companies, Bucks County Community College, and Temple University’s Fox School of Business. This program will foster a new pathway that guides students through high school and college to pursue full-time careers in supply chain operations,” the community college said in a statement.
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The Estée Lauder Companies is among the biggest employers in Bucks County and has been located in the area for 33 years.
As the economy has become more global and just-in-time shipping has become the norm, the supply chain has become more important. COVID-19 also shined a spotlight on flaws in supply chains. Bucks County, with a growing number of distribution centers, has become key to supply chain industry.
For additional information on the Bucks County Community College’s Supply Chain Scholars program, contact SupplyChainScholars@bucks.edu or visit the Supply Chain Scholars website.
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