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Causes: Education
Mission: D.R.I.V.E One (DRIVE One Detroit) is a 501(c)3 providing vocational training to at-risk youth in industries such as Automotive Technology, Machining, Welding & Fabrication, Woodworking, and Automotive Design & Modeling. DRIVE also provides students with tutoring & job placement services to assure they continue to thrive long-past high school graduation.
Results: -100% Graduation Rate since 2013 -82% of our current and graduate students are either employed, in school, or serving in the armed forces (300+) -Automation Alley's 2015 "Outstanding Education Initiative Award" Recipient -2014 America's Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) Award Finalist in Pomona, CA -Top 15th Points Finisher in the Great American Racing Series (GARS) -Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society (MITES) State Champions in the Open & Machining Categories the last two years -First Place at the 61st, 62nd, 63rd, & 64th Annual Detroit Autorama
Target demographics: Helping At Risk Youth Learn Vocational Trades
Direct beneficiaries per year: 90+ Students
Geographic areas served: Metro-Detroit Area
Programs: Automotive Technology, Machining, Welding & Fabrication, Woodworking, Automotive Design & Modeling, plus free Tutoring and Job Placement Services.