{"id":269733,"date":"2025-02-10T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-toyota-drives-community-impact-in-san-antonio-with-up-to-6-5-million-in-grants\/"},"modified":"2025-02-10T13:20:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T17:20:01","slug":"toyota-impulsa-el-impacto-comunitario-en-san-antonio-con-hasta-6-5-millones-en-subsidios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/toyota-impulsa-el-impacto-comunitario-en-san-antonio-con-hasta-6-5-millones-en-subsidios\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota Drives Community Impact in San Antonio with up to $6.5 Million in Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Funds to Support STEM, Family Engagement Programs in East Central ISD<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN ANTONIO<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 10, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Building on a legacy of more than 20 years of truck and SUV assembly in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span>, Toyota is further expanding its impact in the community with a new major investment in the city&#8217;s educational readiness.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg1e39left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg1e39left\" title=\"Toyota Drives Community Impact in San Antonio with up to $6.5 Million in Grants\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2615754\/Toyota_San_Antonio_Grants.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota Drives Community Impact in San Antonio with up to $6.5 Million in Grants\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>As part of the Driving Possibilities initiative, Toyota <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> Foundation is providing grants of up to <span class=\"xn-money\">$6.5 million<\/span> over five years in East Central Independent School District (East Central ISD). The program will give students and teachers access to innovative tools and programs designed to provide foundational skills, build confidence and forge an individualized path to success. Additional wraparound services will support basic needs that prepare students for learning. <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> is the ninth location to launch within this national program to promote workforce development, education and community engagement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For more than 20 years, Toyota has played a critical role\u00a0in the booming <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span> economy,&#8221; said Governor <span class=\"xn-person\">Greg Abbott<\/span>. &#8220;Part of\u00a0what made <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span> the eighth-largest economy in the world is our growing and\u00a0skilled workforce. This <span class=\"xn-money\">$6.5 million<\/span> in grants to East Central ISD will help\u00a0equip students\u00a0in San Antonio\u00a0with the skills they need to get good-paying jobs\u00a0in\u00a0high-demand\u00a0industries like auto manufacturing. I thank Toyota for their ongoing partnership and investment\u00a0in\u00a0the better job and bigger paycheck opportunities that we provide in <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span>. Working together, we will build a stronger and more prosperous\u00a0Texas that will endure for generations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As Toyota commemorates this STEM education investment in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span>, Toyota Texas continues to celebrate its expansion with the addition of the <span class=\"xn-money\">$531 million<\/span> rear axle plant announced in <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 2024<\/span>. With this new asset, the plant will supply rear axles for the Toyota Tundra and Sequoia assembled onsite and the Toyota Tacoma assembled in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span>. Facility construction and hiring are underway to prepare for the start of operations in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Education and workforce development are longtime priorities for Toyota Texas,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Susann Kazunas<\/span>, president of Toyota Texas. &#8220;The future of our company and other companies across <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span> depend on strong pipelines of students prepared to be the workforce of tomorrow. As Toyota grows in San Antonio\u2014with the construction of our new rear axle plant, and now the implementation of Driving Possibilities in our community\u2014we are proud of how that growth reflects our commitment to <span class=\"xn-location\">South Texas<\/span>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Driving Possibilities in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> is launching as a collaboration between Toyota <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> Foundation, East Central ISD, <span class=\"xn-org\">Texas A&amp;M University<\/span> San Antonio&#8217;s Institute for School and Community Partnerships, and United Way of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Bexar County<\/span>. Select schools in East Central ISD will build out an innovative STEM program and participate in experiential learning. Teachers will benefit through professional development, mentorship, coaching and tools needed for confident STEM instruction. Families throughout the district will have access to a new Family Resource Center launched by United Way. Additional collaborators may be added in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;East Central ISD is proud to partner with the Toyota <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> Foundation&#8217;s Driving Possibilities initiative to bring cutting-edge STEM education to Pecan Valley STEM Academy,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Roland Toscano<\/span>, superintendent of East Central ISD. &#8220;Toyota&#8217;s commitment to giving is truly remarkable, lifting up students and inspiring them to reach their full potential. Together, we are customizing learning experiences that challenge every student to grow academically and personally, helping to inspire their success in the classroom and beyond.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>United Way joined the initiative as a wraparound services provider with the Family Resource Center and Dual Generation initiative. The new Family Resource Center located on Pecan Valley STEM Academy&#8217;s campus will meet basic needs and increase family engagement to help support all East Central ISD students learn and thrive at school. The addition of the Dual Generation initiative will provide families in the district with workforce training, education programs and high-quality childcare to support their student&#8217;s academic success.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We believe all students deserve access to opportunities and a pathway to high-growth careers, no matter their background,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Ana Meade<\/span>, vice president of sustainable development at Toyota. &#8220;Through Driving Possibilities, we aim to create limitless possibilities for all in our work with communities to address barriers so that everyone can participate in the quality STEM jobs of the future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><i><u>Driving Possibilities\u00a0<br \/><\/u><\/i><\/b><i>In 2022, the Toyota <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> Foundation&#8217;s Driving Possibilities initiative was launched a unique way to bring together educators, local and national nonprofits, industry and communities to create limitless possibilities for all. With more than 65 years of active community support across the U.S., efforts span the PreK-12 education continuum, with a foundation in the model developed in the <span class=\"xn-location\">West Dallas<\/span> area. This is the largest and most comprehensive social innovation effort in Toyota&#8217;s history.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>To date, more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$75 million<\/span> has been announced through multi-year grants with local and national nonprofits, education partners and the communities where Toyota team members live and work. The initiative is funded by Toyota <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> Foundation with additional funds provided by Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and Toyota Financial Services (TFS).<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i><u>Toyota <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> Foundation<\/u><\/i><\/b><br \/><i>The Toyota <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> Foundation is a private foundation supporting education and community programs serving kindergarten through 12th-grade students and their teachers in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i><u>About Toyota<\/u><\/i><\/b><br \/><i>Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 35 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, Toyota&#8217;s plant in <span class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina<\/span> will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 31 electrified options.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>To help inspire the next generation for careers in advanced manufacturing, Toyota launched its in-person tour booking platform and virtual tour experience at <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4358371-1&amp;h=4109728273&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tourtoyota.com%2F&amp;a=www.TourToyota.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.TourToyota.com<\/a> allowing guests to schedule a live tour to see several of our U.S. manufacturing facilities in action or visit all plants virtually from anywhere around the globe.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>For more information about Toyota, visit\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4358371-1&amp;h=864975130&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyotanewsroom.com%2F&amp;a=www.ToyotaNewsroom.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.ToyotaNewsroom.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Media<\/b>\u00a0<b>Contacts<\/b>:\u00a0 <br \/><span class=\"xn-person\">Melinda Higgins Louden<\/span><br \/>210.748.6103<br \/><a href=\"mailto:melinda.louden@toyota.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">melinda.louden@toyota.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Amanda Roark\u202f <br \/><a href=\"mailto:amanda.roark@toyota.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">amanda.roark@toyota.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgb419left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgb419left\" title=\"Toyota Corporate Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/439685\/Toyota_Corp_Red_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota Corporate Logo\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4358371-1&amp;h=2072815559&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2615754%2FToyota_San_Antonio_Grants.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2615754%2FToyota_San_Antonio_Grants.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2615754\/Toyota_San_Antonio_Grants.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4358371-1&amp;h=2716364810&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F439685%2FToyota_Corp_Red_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F439685%2FToyota_Corp_Red_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/439685\/Toyota_Corp_Red_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Toyota Motor North America<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Funds to Support STEM, Family Engagement Programs in East Central ISD<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN ANTONIO<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 10, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Building on a legacy of more than 20 years of truck and SUV assembly in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span>, Toyota is further expanding its impact in the community with a new major investment in the city&#8217;s educational readiness.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;div&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":269734,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-269733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-automotriz"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=269733"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269733\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":269736,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269733\/revisions\/269736"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/269734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=269733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=269733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=269733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}