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Toyota West Virginia Welcomes Mason County School Students to 4T Academy for Upcoming School Year

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Toyota West Virginia celebrates the latest 4T Academy class and welcomes a brand new faculty system to this system. Mason County college students will now be a part of their friends in Kanawha and Putnam counties within the work-based studying program at Toyota West Virginia.

Toyota established the 4T Academy within the Mountain State in 2022 to assist join upper-level college students in native excessive colleges with profession alternatives in superior manufacturing.

The Ts in 4T stand for Team, Teach, Together, and Toyota.

During the 4 semester-program, college students achieve actual world expertise whereas working alongside and studying from business professionals. Seniors obtain an hourly wage throughout their remaining semester.

“We’re excited to welcome students from Mason County into the Toyota West Virginia family,” stated David Rosier, Toyota West Virginia President. “The 4T Academy provides young people with a great opportunity to learn more about the high tech, exciting world of advanced manufacturing. They will be immersed in a work culture that focuses on respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. These skills will build a great foundation for future success.”

The 4T curriculum consists of courses on electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, precision machining, industrial automation, robotics and extra. Students are paired with a mentor from the road, serving to them achieve a greater understanding of Toyota Business Practices. The program is completed in partnership with The Education Alliance and Purdue University’s Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (In-Mac).

“Mason County Schools is excited to begin this partnership with Toyota West Virginia and The Education Alliance that will result in a collaboration that gives Mason County Career Technology students an opportunity to be part of the 4T Academy,” stated Tim Hardesty, Superintendent of Mason County Schools. “The program will allow our students to be part of an innovative approach to skills development and hands-on learning combined with on-the-job work experience that will prepare them for future success.”

Parents and college students involved in studying in regards to the 4T Academy can go to https://4tacademy.com/west-virginia for extra data.

For details about the 4T program at Toyota West Virginia, please contact George Gannon.

Lexus

LEXUS LEADS TOYOTA INDIANA INTO AN AMAZING FUTURE

Indiana plant welcomes luxury brand with production of first-ever Lexus TX

PRINCETON, Ind. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Toyota Indiana celebrated a major milestone today as the plant started production of the first-ever Lexus TX, an all-new, three-row luxury SUV. The 2024 TX is the first Lexus SUV to be assembled in the U.S., and the first Lexus for Toyota Indiana.

In 2021, Toyota announced an $803 million investment in Indiana to assemble two all-new SUV’s, further cementing the automakers’ commitment to U.S. manufacturing and to Toyota Indiana’s workforce of more than 8,000 employees. Fast-forward to 2023, Toyota Indiana launched the Grand Highlander and now is excited to offer the Lexus TX.

Attention is given to every detail, as the Lexus TX receives additional quality checks in the Lexus Differential Process.

“When Toyota Indiana was selected to assemble two brand-new vehicles, we were thrilled,” said Leah Curry, Toyota Indiana president, “Being designated as a Lexus plant brings honor and prestige to the work we do every day and it’s extremely gratifying to see our team recognized for their dedication and expertise.”

Prioritizing comfort and designed with North American drivers in mind, the TX features the hallmarks of all Lexus vehicles. The TX is strong, sophisticated and builds upon the brand’s commitment to electrification. Whether the road traveled is straight, curved, or something in between, the 2024 TX offers substantial space and seating without compromising the innovative technology, refined performance, and luxurious amenities customers expect.

Bringing Lexus to Indiana required the manufacturer to prepare its facility, people and processes for the luxury line. This meant years of evaluating and elevating each process in the plant, learning new procedures unique to Lexus and bringing everything to the next level.

“At Toyota Indiana, we hold ourselves to an unwavering standard of excellence,” said Tim Hollander, vice president of manufacturing. “That’s why Lexus chose us. Adding the Lexus TX to our already exclusive production lineup has only elevated what we do here.”

The Lexus TX350 makes its way down the final assembly line at Toyota Indiana.

“Indiana is leading the way in innovating and producing the future of mobility thanks to the partnership of world class companies like Toyota Indiana,” said Governor Eric J. Holcomb. “Toyota’s commitment to expanding its production in Princeton with the new Grand Highlander and Lexus TX is creating quality career opportunities for our Hoosier neighbors, while bolstering transformational economic and community growth across southwest Indiana.”

In honor of this milestone event, Toyota Indiana is donating $300,000 to the Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville’s Play-it Forward campaign. The funds will create an innovative mobile museum that will help provide equal access for children throughout the region to grow their imaginations and explore through the power of play. With a focus on interactive STEAM activities, the mobile museum will extend important content – and fun – beyond the museum walls.

About Toyota 

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 49,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 33 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 26 electrified options.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

About Lexus  

Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 244 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With eight models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers nine F SPORT models, one F performance model and one F model. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

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Volkswagen

Preserving memory and promoting prevention: Volkswagen apprentices visit “Flashes of Memory” exhibition in Berlin

Volkswagen is recognizing the exceptional achievements of 46 talented apprentices from 39 facilities in 19 countries. As part of this recognition, the winners of the “Best Apprentice Award” were given the opportunity to visit the exhibition “Flashes of Memory: Photography during the Holocaust” in Berlin. The exhibition is supported by Volkswagen and aligns with the company’s commitment to remembrance. The apprentices from the Wolfsburg region will also have the chance to visit the exhibition at the Museum für Fotografie in the near future.

During their visit to the museum, the group of apprentices participated in a guided tour of photographs and films that were captured during the Holocaust. These visual documents provide different perspectives of both the perpetrators and the victims, highlighting the importance of understanding the context behind the images. Another group of apprentices will have the opportunity to visit the exhibition in July. Many of these young individuals are currently undergoing apprenticeships at Volkswagen facilities in and around Wolfsburg, and some have already volunteered at the memorial site of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a former concentration and extermination camp.

Gunnar Kilian, Member of the Board of Volkswagen AG for Human Resources and member of the Foundation Council of the International Youth Meeting Center in Auschwitz, emphasizes the significance of preserving the memory of the Holocaust: “The exhibition ‘Flashes of Memory’ plays a vital role in Volkswagen’s commitment to honoring the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. It allows people to learn about this dark chapter in German history and serves as a reminder for future generations. Our apprentices will gain personal insights into the lives of people during that time and become ambassadors for a culture of remembrance that encompasses our responsibility in how we live together today and in the future.”

Dieter Landenberger, Head of Volkswagen Heritage Communications, welcomed the apprentices in Berlin and explained the importance of Volkswagen’s corporate culture of remembrance. For over 30 years, the Volkswagen Group has been collaborating with the International Auschwitz Committee and encouraging apprentices to volunteer in the preservation of the Auschwitz memorial site.

Daniela Cavallo, Chairwoman of the Group Works Council, expressed Volkswagen’s commitment to remembrance and responsibility: “Remembrance and responsibility are fundamental to Volkswagen’s corporate culture. We are incredibly proud of our young apprentices and their dedication to the memorial work at Auschwitz. Holocaust survivors frequently express their appreciation for the commitment shown by our young people. This commitment will always be a top priority for Volkswagen.”

The Volkswagen Group is a partner in the education program for the exhibition “Flashes of Memory: Photography during the Holocaust.” The exhibition has been on display at the Museum für Fotografie in Berlin since March 24, 2023. It features personal photographs from the Holocaust era and provides critical interpretations of their impact. Following its presentation at the World Holocaust Remembrance Center Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, the exhibition is now available at an international museum outside of Israel for the first time.

Volkswagen

Contemporary art experience in Berlin: Volkswagen supports Open-House days on June 16-18 at Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart

The Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart, supported by the Volkswagen Group, is hosting a vibrant art festival in Berlin. From June 16 to 18, 2023, the museum is offering free access to all exhibitions, including premiering presentations of its collections. Visitors are also invited to participate in panel talks, guided tours, workshops, open-air activities, and music sessions.

Volkswagen is a program partner of the open-house days at the Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart, as part of its multiyear collaboration with Nationalgalerie – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. Since 2012, Volkswagen Group has been focused on providing access to art for a broad audience, supporting the institutions forming the Nationalgalerie – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. This partnership has led to various projects, including education programs, exhibitions, and concerts. The collaboration expanded in 2018 with the Volkswagen Group ART4ALL program at Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart and Neue Nationalgalerie, offering monthly opportunities for everyone to engage with art. This diverse support fosters innovative approaches to cultural education programs, encourages creativity, innovation, and mutual understanding in society.

The three-day program, covering the Rieckhallen and the historic Hamburger Bahnhof building, is completely free and allows visitors to explore the six current exhibitions. Amongst them are newly designed expositions featuring prominent artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries. Guided tours are available to learn more about the artworks, the museum building, and the inhouse art studio. Guests can join talks with artists to gain insights into the art-making process. An open-air stage will host a dedicated music program, which can be enjoyed during an art picnic. Interactive workshops will enable guests to create sculptures, audio artworks, or paintings.

Directors of the Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart, Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, express gratitude for the support and invite the public to rediscover and rethink the museum during the open-house days. Benita von Maltzahn, Director Global Cultural Engagement at Volkswagen Group, emphasizes the company’s commitment to offering encounters with culture and the arts to a broader audience. Volkswagen aims to provide opportunities for people to explore creative perspectives and be inspired by the world of art.

The partnership with Nationalgalerie – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin is a significant aspect of Volkswagen’s international cultural engagement. Through this partnership, Volkswagen facilitates encounters between a wide audience and the world of culture and art, as well as promotes visibility of creative works. The company also focuses on supporting cultural education projects that stimulate the imagination and creative power of younger generations.

For more information and a detailed open-house program, visit: https://www.smb.museum/nachrichten/detail/open-house-tage-der-offenen-tuer-freier-eintritt-in-den-hamburger-bahnhof-vom-16-bis-18-juni-2023/