New Connections Center Offers Support to Marion Technical College Students

September 02, 2021 4:33 PM EDT | Source: Reportable, Inc.

Marion, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - September 2, 2021) - With fanfare and applause, Marion Technical College proudly cut the ribbon for the new Connections Center sponsored by Marion-based Wyandot Snacks. This new space in Bryson Hall offers a one-stop location for students facing stressful issues outside the classroom to find resources and assistance. Wyandot Snacks generously supports the Connections Center and Marion Tech students working to achieve their next goals.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Marion Technical College proudly opens new Connections Center sponsored by Marion-based Wyandot Snacks.
  • In addition to the support from Wyandot Snacks, Marion Tech received funding from the Rotary Club of Marion to assist with the physical renovations of the space as well as from OhioHealth to help acquire needed resources for our students.
  • The Strengthening Institutions Program Grant was awarded to allow Marion Tech to better service low-income students. Over five years, the grant will invest $2.2 million in serving Marion Tech students over five years.

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About Wyandot Snacks

Wyandot Snacks ("Wyandot") is a privately held, national manufacturer of better-for-you plant-based snacks and related products. We partner with leading and emerging food companies looking to elevate the eating experience for innovation-seeking consumers. Our products range from well-known branded baby snacks to the most beloved better for you snack brands sponsored by maverick entrepreneurs and global fast-moving consumer goods ("FMCG") businesses. Wyandot fully supports the continued growth and commercial success of our customers, and for 85 years we have treated their brands as our own. We provide turnkey support to brands, from conception to development all the way to the shelf or the doorstep.

As the only diversified snack manufacturer to be B Corp certified, Wyandot's positive impact touches each of our stakeholders: teammates, customers, suppliers, community, shareholders, and the environment. We believe in the importance of sustainability and are dedicated to taking a stance against hunger, ensuring most of our donations go towards Zero Hunger-related efforts. Visit our website for more information: https://www.wyandotsnacks.com/

About B Corp

Certified B Corporations meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, legally expand their corporate responsibilities to include consideration of stakeholder interests and build collective voice through the power of the unifying B Corporation brand. As of May 2021, there are nearly 4,000 Certified B Corporations from over 150 industries and over 70 countries, representing a diverse multi-billion-dollar marketplace with one unifying goal. For more info, go to https://bcorporation.net/

Contacts:

Rob Swadosh
rob.swadosh.swadoshgroup@gmail.com

Wendy Weichenthal
740.386.4140
weichenthalw@mtc.edu

Source: Wyandot Snacks

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