Technology company Micron has donated more than $2.5 million to support various causes, from assistance for the vulnerable to COVID-19 treatment research.
In addition, it will offer traineeships to help new graduates hone their skills for employment.
The efforts are part of a multi-pronged approach to address the current and future needs of those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Micron’s Singapore team has raised $1.88 million for five charities through its “two-to-one” employee donation scheme, where it gives twice the amount donated by staff.
Employees could also encash and donate their annual leave under the “two-to-one” donation scheme.
The cash donations will be distributed equally among the Children’s Wishing Well, The Food Bank Singapore, Down Syndrome Association (Singapore), Daughters of Tomorrow and Blossom Seeds.
Micron has also given $100,000 to The Invictus Fund to support 450 social service agencies under the National Council of Social Service.
As part of the SGUnited Traineeships Programme, Micron will offer six-month traineeships in 200 positions, including those for electrical technicians, and instrumentation and controls technicians.
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Source: The Straits Times, 6 July 2020