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DaimlerChrysler Takes its Work to the Classroom

21 April 1999

DaimlerChrysler Takes its Work to the Classroom

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 21 -- DaimlerChrysler
recruits engineers and auto executives, they just happen to be an average age
of 10 years old.  On April 22, DaimlerChrysler takes its recruiting message
right to its future workforce.  For a third year, DaimlerChrysler volunteers
will visit 50 Southeast Michigan elementary through senior high schools
carrying the message that education is key.
    "The automobile is one of the greatest inventions of all time.  We want
young people to be excited about a career in the automotive industry.  As
industry leaders, we are counting on school-age children to remain interested
in math and science, so they will grow up to design and build the cars of the
future," said Kathleen Oswald, Senior Vice President Human Resources,
DaimlerChrysler.  "Our 'Take Your Work to Your Children's School' program is
the company's version of National Take Our Daughters to Work/Career Day.  On
Thursday, we hope to reach almost 7,000 girls and boys with the word that by
doing homework, one can build a great future."
    Almost 100 employee volunteers, whose jobs span the company from
engineering, manufacturing, to finance, will talk with students, and show them
a video featuring seven-year-old child television star Maestro Harrell.  On
the tape, Maestro takes students on a tour of DaimlerChrysler's Auburn Hills
complex, and introduces them to careers in the auto industry.  The
participating schools were chosen by a lottery from 77 schools nominated by
Auburn Hills employees.