By Irena Granaas, Staff Reporter, Detroit Auto Scene
Area high school students from eight schools spent the morning and early afternoon hours at University of Detroit-Mercy May 15, 2008 during Ford PAS Day.
Ford PAS (The Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies) was developed by the Ford Motor Company Fund as part of its efforts to encourage high school students to pursue education and build successful careers. PAS is an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum and program that provides students with content knowledge and skills needed for future success in areas such as business, economics, engineering and technology.
Participating students represented Cody, Denby, Mumford and Southeastern high schools, Detroit Public Schools; Shrine Catholic High School; Southfield Regional Academic Center; and West Bloomfield High School.
They enjoyed an action-packed day where they got to meet their fellow Ford PAS students from other schools, toured the U of D-Mercy campus, attended a Career Explorathon (grades 9 and 10), learned about financial aid for post-high school education, and participated in games and activities.