Impact Report_Steelcase Detroit_03082023.pdf

1. SuitUp with Steelcase Detroit
3.8.2023
Opening Doors and Reimagining Pathways for
Students Everywhere…

2. students
served
volunteers
engaged
30
12
About Steelcase Detroit
Steelcase leads the way in
creating great experiences by
offering a range of architecture,
furniture and technology
products and services
designed to help people reach
their full potential. Using their
core values to guide
commitments and fuel action,
Steelcase is shaping a future
that continues to protect the
environment, fosters
transformational social impact
and sustains a culture where all
people feel empowered.
About Salina
Intermediate School
Salina Intermediate
School is a public school
located in Dearborn, MI,
offering rigorous
curriculums that foster
academically and socially
successful students. Their
values are “Inspire,
Educate, Celebrate.”

3. Volunteers Gender Students
82% Female 40%
18% Male 60%
Meet the Participants
Volunteers Race/Ethnicity Students
9% African American N/A
91% Caucasian/White N/A
N/A
Middle Eastern/ North
African 73%
N/A Multi-Racial 7%
N/A
Not Listed / Another
Identity 10%
N/A Prefer Not Say 10%

4. 4
Business Case Challenge
Through SuitUp, volunteers from Steelcase Detroit and students from Salina Intermediate
School participated in a SuitUp business competition in which they were tasked with creating
an innovative educational space that promotes active learning. Volunteers coached
students in various departments before helping them pitch to judges for a cash prize.
Winning Team:
Table Space
Team 1:
The Chiller
Team 3:
Just Lock It
Team 2:
Table Space
SuitUp to the Challenge
Team 4:
Convert;s

5. From Student to CEO…
A look at how we are changing life trajectories
through corporate skills-based volunteering

6. Competitions Make a Difference…
96%
of students feel more confident in school
and preparing for a career after working
with SuitUp and their coaches
100%
of volunteers believe their company
made a positive impact through SuitUp
100%
of volunteers see SuitUp as a way to
encourage more students to explore their
industry or company
AFTER SUITUP...

7. Steelcase’s Impact
SuitUp asked students if Steelcase Detroit’s SuitUp competition made an
impact on their future career choice. 100% of students said that engaging
with the volunteers influenced their career choice and now they can see
themselves using skills such as communication, teamwork and public
speaking. Students are now interested in exploring the following fields:
Business Administration / Entrepreneurship 37%
Education 10%
Fashion Design 23%
Financial Services 13%
Graphic/Web Design 10%
Healthcare 33%
Marketing 37%
Media/Public Relations 20%
STEM 10%
Other 30%

8. Same time
next week?
100% of volunteers are interested in doing a SuitUp competition again
100% of students enjoyed interacting with their SuitUp coaches
100% of students would like to participate in SuitUp again

9. During the competition, we
overheard…
““My favorite part is working with the ‘CEOs’ and helping them
narrow down ideas and stretch out of comfort zone.”- Steelcase
Volunteer
“I enjoyed seeing how passionate the kids got when talking about
their ideas and coming up with more additions to them.”- Steelcase
Volunteer
“I enjoyed Working with my group and presenting to the judges.” -
SuitUp Student

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Hope to see you again soon!