Companies for Education

Whether it be to form a better reputation and business-customer relationship or simply out of the kindness of their hearts, many corporate companies will make an effort to make the world a better place. We all saw what happened to Wal-Mart's reputation in the early 2000's when consumers discovered what went on behind closed doors; despite their being worth billions of dollars, they were not the most charitable (or moral) company, and when the truth came out, it took a while to regain the trust of some customers.

Funding for education – paying teachers' salaries, building schools, providing supplies, et cetera – is something that is lacking in the United States, let alone third-world countries. There are far too many children who have the modest dream of merely attending primary school but do not get to realize those desires. Some businesses have become aware of this gaping hole in the worldwide budget, and have chosen to take matters into their own hands. These businesses should be commended.

JC Penney, for example, is dedicating to bettering education on a local scale. They run Pennies from Heaven, a program that encourages customers to round their purchases up to the nearest dollar amount, then adds it onto the millions of dollars the company contributes to local after-school programs each year. In addition, this company contributes funding to many important colleges and universities across the country as well as national organizations for the education of diverse populations and for students in business and marketing. This is one company that has truly focused its attention on moving our country forward.

The owners of Seament, known as Alexander, Maurice, Mark, and Charlie Bouri, set their sights on improving education on the international scale. They have used the success of the company to contribute to the building of primary schools and universities in needier countries such as Nigeria and Lebanon. On top of that, this company has supplied more than 20 scholarships globally for students interested in studying business and accounting.

JP Morgan Chase does their part in educating as well. As part of their philanthropy, they reach out to high-poverty neighborhoods by creating programs that encourage the pursuit of higher education and the manifestation of adult literacy. They invest their money in numerous programs that are dedicated to helping financially challenged families acquire high-quality education for their children to encourage their being fruitful and active contributors to society. To stimulate creative thinking, this company has initiatives that encourage the building of community-based artistic and cultural institutions, the implementation of art programs in schools, and the stimulation of the cultural economy.

Education – whether it be in accounting, art, or anything in between – is necessary for nurturing well-adjusted citizens that are able to contribute to society and allow communities to flourish. Without educational programs, every community would slowly deteriorate. Less fortunate communities are lucky to have companies like these that are willing to contribute, but there can never be enough helping hands.