General Motors College Scholarships
Scholarships Make Valid Recruitment Tools
General Motors builds cars better than it does anything else. Accomplishments like this, however, are reliant on a highly trained work force of people, from top-level design engineers, to assembly line workers. A very successful automotive manufacturer must stay abreast of industry changes, integrate the latest technology and most of all never cease to draw outstanding new talent from the legions of college graduates.
A significant portion these days of any corporate business model is the part marked “Corporate Responsibility.” In fact a concern for the environment, developing countries and education are almost a requirement to remain solvent. While some duties come as part of the corporate landscape, others are a core foundation of a business. Sustainability of one’s own human resource pool is one of them.
When Job Postings Aren’t Enough
In a world where engineering and technology have yet to prove themselves the most popular college majors, students need just a little incentive to take them on. Scholarships funded by industry and aimed at science, engineering and technology majors, have become an accepted means by which to inspire employee recruitment. GM funds scholarships not only for the corporate pat on the back it takes from the annual report, but the initiative earns possible recruits in the process.
The Student Center is a unique part of GM’s online presence. High school, undergraduate and graduate college students may all access current internship and co-op opportunities, as well as check out job postings.
Corporate Funds Fill A Lot of Pockets
The company funds a number of GM scholarships as well as a smorgasbord of other scholarship programs administered through various partner organizations:
- GM Community Relations Scholarship Program is one of those programs that is hopeful it will attract new recruits. The awards are extended to select students in Southeastern Michigan who are enrolling in engineering and technology programs. Outstanding applicants only.
- GM Minority Engineering and Science Scholarship speaks for itself. Of course this is a highly competitive program. Recipients also have the opportunity to participate in a summer internship with GM.
- GM Minority Dealers Association Scholarship Program targets minority students who can demonstrate an exemplary entrepreneurial spirit. Candidates are also chosen on the basis of academic motivation and community involvement. Awards are $2,500.
- Vocational students with a penchant for automotive maintenance and repair may qualify for the GM Automotive Service Educational Scholarships. Students who have already completed some training in the field, may be accepted into the GM training program.
