Utica Shale Academy Uses MPLX Grant To Advance Welding Trade Program

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Marathon Petroleum CorporationMPLX granted $20,000 to the Utica Shale Academy in Ohio for its welding program, providing fire-resistant gear for student safety. The donation supports career education for grades 9-12 students, focusing on dropout prevention and recovery. This initiative aims to enhance the academy's efforts to serve 130 students from 26 districts.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 3, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation

MPLX, the midstream segment of Marathon Petroleum, presented the Utica Shale Academy in Salineville, Ohio, with a $20,000 grant for its outdoor welding program. The school purchased fire-resistant personal protective gear, crucial for the safety and comfort of students involved in the program.

Emery Tyson, Utica Region Operations Director for MPLX, was touched by the academy's needs and the potential impact of this donation.

"We deeply believe that safety comes first, so supporting personal protective equipment needs of students learning valuable trades is an honor," said Tyson.

The tuition-free school is open to students in grades 9-12 who are considering an alternative career path in the trade workforce. Its focus is on dropout prevention and recovery through career education. The donation from MPLX and Marathon Petroleum is a significant boost to the academy's efforts to serve its 130 students from 26 school districts.

"The Utica Shale Academy has had such great successes that their enrollment has really grown, and we wanted to be able to help support that," said Tina Rush, Community Relations Representative for MPLX.

Students outside the welding lab wearing the protective gear purchased with the grant.

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FAQ

What was the purpose of the $20,000 grant given by Marathon Petroleum CorporationMPLX to the Utica Shale Academy?

The grant was provided to advance the welding program at the academy, enabling the purchase of fire-resistant personal protective gear for student safety.

What is the focus of the Utica Shale Academy and who can attend the school?

The academy offers tuition-free education to students in grades 9-12, emphasizing dropout prevention, career education, and alternative career paths in the trade workforce.

How many students does the Utica Shale Academy serve and what is the significance of the donation from Marathon Petroleum CorporationMPLX?

The academy serves 130 students from 26 school districts, and the donation aims to support the growth and success of the academy by providing essential resources.