Middle school students from Baton Rouge to take part in ExxonMobil mentoring initiative

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Fifty middle school students from two schools in Baton Rouge will get to take part in a new education initiative.

Leaders Inspiring the Faces of Tomorrow, or LIFT, was launched by ExxonMobil on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Through the initiative, students will learn about “science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers in the energy industry,” ExxonMobil said.

Sixth, 7th and 8th grade students will come from Istrouma Middle Magnet School and Scotlandville Middle Pre-Engineering Magnet Academy.

Students will be paired with mentors from the 100 Black Men of Baton Rouge, according to ExxonMobil.

“These students are our future, and they should be encouraged to follow their dreams and reach the absolute height of their potential,” said Executive Director of 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge Dadrius Lanus. “There is a need for more students gaining the skills needed for STEM-related careers, especially from our area. We believe LIFT will foster a desire to go into these careers and create a better future for our communities.”

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If a student is interested in taking part in this initiative, ExxonMobil recommends that their parent get in touch with the guidance counselor at their school.

“As a member of this community for 115 years, ExxonMobil is committed to actively engaging with students in schools near the areas where we operate,” said Refinery Manager Regina Davis. “The LIFT Initiative will connect mentors directly to students for face-to-face interaction and tutoring. Our hope is that these mentorship connections will spark a thirst for learning, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of innovators and leaders, instilling self-confidence in each student that they will carry with them well past graduation into their future careers.”

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