ExxonMobil is launching the Leaders Inspiring the Faces of Tomorrow (LIFT). This initiative pairs middle school students with mentors to facilitate career readiness and academic success by introducing and providing exposure to STEM careers in the energy industry. 50 middle school students from Istrouma Middle Magnet School and Scotlandville Middle Pre-Engineering Magnet Academy will be paired with mentors from 100 Black Men of Baton Rouge. “We hope that these mentorship opportunities will spark a thirst for learning, particularly in STEM fields, and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of innovators and leaders, instilling self-confidence in each student that they will carry with them well past graduation into their future careers,” says Refinery Manager Regina Davis.