Mirela PITICAȘ Marketing Project Manager "I want in 9th grade", a World Vision program supported by PENNY The foundation of a healthy society is education. That is why we choose to support this area every chance we get. Recently, we signed a new contract with World Vision to become a partner in the 'I want to be in 9th grade' programme for another three years. Since 2017, we have been working with World Vision Romania and provide support in the form of monthly scholarships and internship and employment opportunities for students enrolled in the program. In 2022 we expanded the partnership, focusing on supporting students in agricultural high schools so that they can access relevant educational programs that focus on training future employees and small and medium entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on hands-on learning and in close cooperation with the local community. The project addresses the problems of rural high school students on psychological and vocational issues, as well as developing life skills through participation in internships according to the specialization they are studying (economics, trades). Reducing the inequality of opportunities for students from rural and peri-urban areas to continue and promote high school by reaching the maximum development potential is the reason why we have committed to support for at least 3 years 70 students from Dolj, Ialomița, Bacău and Buzău counties with monthly scholarships of 350 RON. The scholarship, offered since 2022, has ensured students' participation in educational activities, monthly social activities, vocational sessions, mentoring, summer school and has covered the basic needs of students such as transportation, accommodation, school supplies and materials. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS SUSTAINABLE ASSORTMENT ENERGY, CLIMATE AND RESOURCES EMPLOYEES AND SOCIETY REPORT ASSURANCE GRI & SASB INDEX
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