PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - The 3M Safety Roadshow stopped at two schools in Pulaski County Special School District the week earlier this month. Students at Mills University Studies High (MUSHS) and Joe T. Robinson High (RHS) had the chance to explore the 3M mobile training center right before spring break.
The 3M Safety Roadshow offers hands-on safety training and PPE demonstrations as 3M experts led training sessions, ensuring top-notch education. Inside the mobile classroom, students paired in small groups of 4-5 for a lesson in quality assurance and efficiency.
The visits were part of an emerging partnership between 3M and the Academies of Central Arkansas. MUSHS and RHS both include academies and pathways with skill trades that align with the 3M mission. As part of the roadshow visit, 3M presented a check for $1119,000 to PCSSD to encourage future growth in this area. $100,000 for strategic investments inside the school district which will be split evenly between MUSHS and RHS. An additional $19,000 will go to College Station Elementary ($15,000 from the 3M Little Rock site budget “hometown giving” and $4,000 from 3Mgives for a DonorsChoose classroom project.
Special thanks to the team of employees and volunteers who came to assist with this two-day event:
Craig Schultz – 3M Little Rock Plant Leader
Tironda Hooper - Little Rock HR Manager
Garfield Bowen – Government Affairs
James Savage – Government Affairs
Michelle Diggs – Public Affairs
Grant Thompson – Communications Strategist
Jenna Agoye - Personal Safety Division
Stephanie Baum - Personal Safety Division
Leighton Yates - Government Affairs
Paul Jones - Communications Producer
Local and regional 3M volunteers
3M is committed to empowering the next generation by promoting career paths in Skilled Trades and STEM through our Safety Roadshow and community engagement. For more than 120 years, 3M has been innovating and creating indispensable solutions for modern life. The 3M Safety Roadshow brings in-person safety training, education, and interactive demonstrations to communities across the U.S. and Canada. 3M aims to encourage students and parents to learn about employee safety and explore viable STEM and Skilled Trade careers. Classroom and demo sessions led by 3M experts will cover essential safety topics like respiratory, eye, fall, and fire protection. They're supporting local workforce initiatives and promoting career readiness for high school students.