Ferguson Enterprises Provides Scholarships for Students at Risk
Detroit, MI - The board of directors for Real Life 101 is committed to improving the higher education opportunities of at risk inner city youth. Their program provides funding, laptop computers, mentoring and tracking of our selected students. Ferguson knows the importance of his company’s continued support to the future leaders of tomorrow.
In 2000, Sid E. Taylor, saw a need in the community relative to the youth and the challenges they were facing. In an effort to fill that need Mr. Taylor founded Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund. This fund was set up to provide scholarships to underprivileged youth in Detroit’s inner-city.
Many children dream of attending college and may be the first in their family to attempt to reach this goal. However, many students needed guidance and support to reach the next level. The Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund began with middle school and high school students. Mr. Taylor and other board members held seminars on “Real Life” experiences at local public schools. The seminars covered topics such as job interviewing skills, what to expect from corporate America, how to gain job experience, and a panel discussion on business experiences which included business owners.
“Personally, I know the value of a good education because I have five kids,” Ferguson proudly exclaimed. “I’m glad that our contributions our providing college scholarships for the future and laptops for today’s students in the Detroit Public Schools.”
Ferguson Enterprises has been a huge part of southeast Michigan’s water and sewage infrastructure since 1968. The Ferguson Underground Utility Division has installed over 400,000 lineal feet of water and sewage main. This division has performed upgrades to improve the domestic water service and fire protection flows within the community.
FEI, as a company on the move in both size and stature, has an employee roster of over 150 skilled and professional support staff. The company is fully insured for general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. As a Minority Business Enterprise, FEI is certified with the State of Michigan and the City of Detroit.
Contact Information
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
14385 Wyoming
Detroit, MI 48238
Office: 313-491-4040
Fax: 313-491-4206
Email: info@feiteam.com
Website: www.bobbyfergusondetroit.com
