Lowe's Foundation Partners with Metallica's Foundation, All Within My Hands, to Meet Rising Demand for Skilled Trades Education at Community and Technical Colleges Nationwide
Band's nonprofit helping funnel thousands of students into the workforce
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"Partnering with programs like the Metallica Scholars Initiative is key to the Lowe's Foundation's efforts to ensure the next generation of builders can meet the demands of our modern world," said Janice Dupré,
This Lowe's Foundation's donation supports the following community colleges:
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Pima Community College (Tucson, Arizona ) will use its funding to support Metallica Scholars training for HVAC, carpentry, electrical and plumbing careers. The program also includes comprehensive career advising. -
College of Lake County (Grayslake, Illinois ) will use its funding to recruit and retain a cohort of students who are training to join the local manufacturing workforce. The college will receive tools and a range of support for students pursuing certificates or degrees leading to HVAC, welding and automotive careers. -
San Juan College (Farmington, New Mexico ) will use its funding to support students in traditional construction programs and automotive technology. With a priority on low-income individuals, the college offers a range of wraparound services, from tools and equipment to gas cards and books. -
Western Dakota Technical College (Rapid City, South Dakota ) will use its funding to cover tuition, textbooks, tools and student services in its construction and plumbing programs. -
Milwaukee Area Technical College (Milwaukee ) will use its funding to support hands-on career exploration and scholarships while it promotes "heavy metal" careers (automotive/diesel, HVAC, trucking and welding).
"Now entering its sixth year, the Metallica Scholars Initiative is an exceptional program focused on workforce education that has proven to be a galvanizing force across the community college ecosystem," said
The investment is the latest in the Lowe's Foundation's five-year,
About The Lowe's Foundation
The Lowe's Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) organization founded by
About All Within My Hands
All Within My Hands (AWMH) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, philanthropic organization conceived by the members and management of Metallica and dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services. 100% of donations go directly to local organizations that the Foundation supports. The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) was launched in 2019 by AWMH in partnership with the
Media Contacts
Sebastian Hale
Lowe's Foundation
Sebastian.hale@lowes.com
Renee Richardson
All Within My Hands
Renee@allwithinmyhands.org
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