WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Balise Toyota in West Springfield is giving back to a program that provides economic education and financial literacy to young children in our region.
Balise Toyota presented a check of $40,000 to Springfield’s Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts. The donation will help build a career leadership and innovation center, which will feature a virtual reality and maker’s space for students to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field.
“What this allowed us to do is help Junior Achievement get a permanent location right here in Springfield where we can bring these students in and give them the education they need to be successful in their careers,” said Ben Sullivan, COO of Balise Motor Sales.
“That will focus on workforce development and offer…