Phoenixville Schools Get $100k From Johnson And Johnson, Despite Massive Cutbacks

PHOENIXVILLE, PA -- Just days before announcing massive layoffs at branches around the country, Johnson and Johnson committed to a partnership with the Phoenixville Area School District to help give students a head-start on their future careers.

The “Bridge to Employment” program is a partnership between the school, Montgomery County Community College and Johnson and Johnson by introducing them to health care careers and providing enhanced academic and work experiences, according to the Pottstown Mercury.

Johnson and Johnson announced that their layoffs of about 3,000 workers will save them between $800 million and $1 billion annually.

A second program, a partnership with Delaware County Community College, would let juniors and seniors complete a year of college while still in high school, letting them attain their associates degree one year after high school graduation, the report states.

The presentations on both programs were given at last Thursday’s school board meeting, the report states.

Johnson and Johnson has reportedly already donated $100,000 to the district to help launch their program.

That program may involve as many as 50 students between their sophomore and senior years.

Johnson and Johnson has several campuses in the immediate area, including the following:

• 965 Chesterbrook Blvd, Chesterbrook (corporate office)
• 400 W Lincoln Ave, Lititz (manufacturing)
• 7050 Camp Hill Rd, Fort Washington (manufacturing)
• 1400 McKean Rd, Spring House (research)
• 3401 Masons Mill Rd, Bryn Athyn (laboratory)

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