Adient's Cristo Rey student shares experience on Automotive Leaders Podcast
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What Happened
Diego Vargas, a sophomore at Detroit Cristo Rey High School, appeared on The Automotive Leaders Podcast alongside Joaquin Nuno-Whelan, Cristo Rey board chair and president of Lincoln. Vargas works at Adient through the school's Corporate Work Study Program, and the podcast highlighted his perspective on the experience.
“[Vargas’s] voice brings a grounded, honest perspective on opportunity, growth and what young people need from today’s leaders. It’s a powerful reminder that the future of this industry will be defined by the leaders we develop now.”
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At Adient's Plymouth, Michigan location.
Why this matters
The story highlights how Adient's partnership with Cristo Rey provides real-world job experience for students, investing in the next generation of automotive industry leaders.
Terms in This Story
- Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP)
- A program that places students from Cristo Rey schools in corporate jobs to gain work experience and help fund their education.
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