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focus of ours , and that through that initiative led to our partnership with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo . We wanted the community to understand the impact technology has on the environment so by partnering with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo , we selected gorilla conservation as our focus , using it as a symbol to ultimately tell that story ,” says Joe .
Electronics devices , such as laptops , cell phones and tablets contain a mineral known as coltan , which has a negative impact on gorilla populations . The mining of this mineral disrupts the habitat of lowland gorillas .
Joe continues : “ We also partner with community organizations to sponsor e-recycling events that allow area residents to drop off their older and unused electronics to be safely and securely recycled . Any funds earned from these events are donated to support gorilla conservation .
“ Ultimately when we look at the supply chain of electronics , we must think about the ripple effect it has on the environment and our wildlife . So , the goal of the initiative is to inspire our community to embrace recycling as a means of safeguarding our precious natural resources ,” says Joe .
communities is through our partnership with The Foundry , a non-profit organization dedicated to granting Cleveland ’ s youth access to sports like rowing and sailing . MCPC chose to partner with The Foundry because we resonate with their mission of teaching students about these sports and giving them opportunities to compete in college . Rowing and sailing are relatively accessible as they offer numerous scholarships , empowering students to access an education that might have otherwise been unattainable ,” ends Joe .
By delivering customized solutions , promoting environmental stewardship , and giving back to communities , MCPC delivers on its commitments , strengthening its reputation in the industry . ■
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MCPC is involved in several other community programs . “ Some years ago , we began a partnership with a local public-school in Cleveland to provide an alternative education pathway . MCPC stands out among other companies for having integrated a classroom directly within its facility . Students are empowered to attend classes for part of the day and then work as interns the rest of the time , allowing them to acquire hands-on and real-life experience . The program not only provides students with career opportunities within IT and logistics , but also enables them to enhance their skills and earn their certifications within their respective fields . Subsequently , we strive to hire many of them as full-time employees . Another way we impact our
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