MCHS Family of Services Receives $180,000 Grant from KeyBank to Support Development of Skilled Trade Program

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KeyBank and KeyBank Foundation invest $180,000 in MCHS Family of Services to develop Skilled Trade Program for youth aging out of foster care system. The program aims to enhance services for older youth in independent living and transitional housing, serving approximately 200 youth annually. KeyBank's commitment to supporting organizations preparing individuals for thriving futures is highlighted. Target outcomes include high program completion rates and career advancement for participants.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 5, 2024 / KeyBank

The new program will be designed for older youth in MCHS' independent living program and transitional housing

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $180,000 in MCHS Family of Services, aimed at developing the Skilled Trade Program to enhance the services of youth aging out of the foster care system.

MCHS Family of Services is a child welfare agency, located in Redford and Detroit, providing foster care and adoption, transitional living, child abuse prevention and community wellness programs. The Skilled Trade Program will be designed for older youth in MCHS' independent living program and transitional housing programs. The training and pre-apprenticeship program is projected to serve approximately 200 youth annually.

"At Key, we are dedicated to supporting organizations and programs that prepare individuals for thriving futures," said Dave Mannarino, KeyBank Michigan Market President. "MCHS is helping to meet the needs of some of our most vulnerable community members, and we're so proud to support that mission. We look forward to the great outcomes from the Skilled Trade Program in the years ahead."

"MCHS Family of Services is extremely grateful for the partnership we have with KeyBank," said Kevin Roach, CEO of MCHS Family of Services. "The launch of the Skilled Trade Program will ensure our young adults are better prepared for a promising future by creating career-enriching opportunities right here on our campus. We want to offer our many thanks to KeyBank for your support and are eager to make this extraordinary impact together!"

Target outcomes of the program include:

• 90% of the young adults complete the program.
• 75% of the young adults advance their career with an apprenticeship, skilled trade job, or secondary education related to the skilled trades within 3 months.
• 90% of the young adults advance their career with an apprenticeship, skilled trade job, or secondary education related to the skilled trades within 3 months.
• 75% of the young adults are in their apprenticeship, skilled trade job, or enrolled in secondary education six months later.

Since 2017, KeyBank has made more than $259 million in investments in Michigan, supporting affordable housing and community development projects; small business and home lending to low-to-moderate income individuals and communities, and transformative philanthropy.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of KeyBank's investment in MCHS Family of Services?

KeyBank and KeyBank Foundation invested $180,000 in MCHS Family of Services to develop the Skilled Trade Program for youth aging out of the foster care system.

What programs does MCHS Family of Services offer?

MCHS Family of Services provides foster care and adoption, transitional living, child abuse prevention, and community wellness programs.

What are the target outcomes of the Skilled Trade Program?

The target outcomes include 90% program completion, 75% career advancement within 3 months, and 75% enrollment in apprenticeship, skilled trade job, or secondary education six months later.

How many youth are projected to be served annually by the Skilled Trade Program?

The Skilled Trade Program is projected to serve approximately 200 youth annually.

What is KeyBank's focus in Michigan with its investments?

KeyBank has made over $259 million in investments in Michigan since 2017, supporting affordable housing, community development projects, small business and home lending, and transformative philanthropy.