A bit of a PR announcement from their president but they are doing a really great thing - much needed.
From an email:
$1 Million to Support Skilled Trades in U.S. Public High Schools
Over the past year, we’ve seen widespread agreement on the need to rebuild our nation’s infrastructure and recognition of the shortage of skilled trade workers needed to do the rebuilding.
Skilled trades teachers in public high schools will play a key role in developing the skilled workforce needed to fill the gap. When students learn the trades in high school, they gain a head start on the road to good-paying jobs and fulfilling careers.
Today, I’m happy to announce that the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence is awarding more than $1 million to 18 outstanding public high school skilled trades teachers and their programs. The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence is our way of honoring these remarkable teachers. We hope it will spark increased support for these critical programs.
This short video explains why this work is so important and celebrates the amazing high school skilled trades teachers dedicated to meeting the challenge.
Please join me in congratulating our winners and please remember to thank the teachers in your community for the work they do in our schools every day.
Sincerely,
Eric Smidt
Founder
Very cool - this foundation has actually been running since 2014 so been around for a while. 73,903 students have benefited from this program.
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