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Nissan makes education outreach program a top priority: $5.5-million commitment to higher learning already in place.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 26-MAY-03 		Format: Online - approximately 867 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Nissan makes education outreach program a top priority: $5.5-million commitment to higher learning already in place.(Nissan Motor Company Ltd. in Canton, Mississippi)

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Nissan's commitment to superior, ongoing pre- and post-employment training is matched by the international automaker's dedication to education outreach programs in Mississippi.

Even as the plant was being built, Nissan made a $1-million commitment to higher education. Last month, as part of a $150,000 pledge Nissan presented $30,000 donations each to Alcorn State University, Delta State University, Jackson State University (JSU), Mississippi University for Women (MUW), Mississippi Valley State University and Tougaloo College. The company also made a $4.5-million grant to Mississippi State University to establish three endowed chairs for research and development.

"As a member of the Mississippi business community, Nissan understands the importance of investing in education to support the workforce of tomorrow," said Dave Boyer, vice president of manufacturing for Nissan Canton. "For example, at Jackson...

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