Spring Hill, Tenn.– Ultium Cells is proud to announce that its manufacturing plants in Spring Hill, Tennessee, and Warren, Ohio, successfully raised $7,758 to support the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) during Black History Month. Throughout the month of February, employees at the two plants organized and participated in events designed to raise awareness and financial support for UNCF’s mission to provide scholarships, fellowships, and other programs that help students of color achieve their academic and career goals.
"Supporting organizations like the UNCF is an important part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment at Ultium Cells," said Chris Nelson, Area Manager of Ultium Cells. "We’re incredibly proud of our employees' dedication to making a meaningful impact during Black History Month and beyond. We are excited to continue supporting educational opportunities for underrepresented students."
The funds raised will go directly to the UNCF, which plays a vital role in supporting higher education opportunities for students of color, helping them to succeed in college and beyond. The UNCF is the nation’s largest and most effective minority higher education assistance organization. For more information on the UNCF and its programs, please visit UNCF.org.
Ultium Cells is a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution that mass-produces battery cells to advance the push for a zero-emissions, all-electric future. Ultium Cells provides battery cell capacity to support GM's North American electric vehicle assembly capacity, while supporting GM’s plans to supply other automotive companies and other industries including rail, aerospace, heavy trucking and marine customers. For more information about Ultium Cells, please visit www.ultiumcell.com.