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Eastern Michigan University Unveils Way Forward@EMU, Empowering Youth Health Leaders with $1M Toyota Grant
- Eastern Michigan University launched Way Forward@EMU on May 16, 2025, in Ypsilanti to empower high school students in health education and career readiness.
- The program secured funding exceeding one million dollars from a multi-year effort launched by Toyota to enhance access to specialized healthcare and support recovery for traumatic brain injury patients.
- Way Forward@EMU provides a paid program lasting six to eight weeks, featuring weekly lessons on topics such as traumatic brain injury education, mental well-being, dietary health, and overall wellness for high school participants from nearby communities.
- The program aims to certify over 75 students as Community Health Educators by December 2025 and reach more than 800 community members with TBI education, while providing mentorship and digital credentials.
- By targeting underserved communities, the initiative aims to create lasting community health impacts and is positioned to become a sustainable, equity-driven national model for health education.
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Eastern Michigan University unveils Way Forward@EMU, empowering youth health leaders with $1M Toyota grant
YPSILANTI, Mich., May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Michigan University is revolutionizing health education for young leaders with the launch of Way Forward@EMU, an innovative initiative supported by a $1,016,850 grant from the Toyota Way Forward Fund. Designed to empower…
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