Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

College of the Mainland’s proximity to the Gulf Coast’s petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing companies not only creates demand for its real-world trained technicians, but it also attracts industry leaders who contribute expertise on college advisory boards.

 

Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s founding principle is community support. Marathon Petroleum Corporation has generously supported the College of the Mainland Foundation and have recognized how important COM is to our service area. Motivated by the quality of COM’s students entering the workforce and the prosperous local economy that comes from highly educated residents, their investment in COM is an investment in the community.

 

Our Marathon PTECH Scholarship Program allows students to access college which helps give them the opportunity to invest in themselves and our community. Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s founding principle holds true for the betterment of COM’s students.

COM Foundation News – June 2024

Highlights:
-First cohort completes the Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Program.
-Highlights from the Student-Donor Scholarship Luncheon.
-Thank you to COMPeers.

Student Donor Luncheon 2024

On April 11th, COM Foundation hosted their annual Student Donor Luncheon. This event is a great opportunity for students and donors to meet, enjoy lunch, and hear from guest speakers. This year’s speakers included Chris DeVries (COM Foundation Board of Directors, Vice President) and Adrian Castaneda (Collegiate High School student and COM Foundation multi-scholarship recipient). Adrian has received 3 different scholarships throughout his time at COM. He will graduate on May 11, 2024, with an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration-Management.

Learn more about College of the Mainland and its offerings on the school’s main website.