Scholarship created for students in manufacturing-related programs

Article from CNCMachines.net

CNCMachines.net, an American used CNC machine dealer based in Sanford, Florida, announced it is accepting applications for a newly created $2,000 scholarship. The competitive award is for students enrolled in a CNC machinist, CNC operations, engineering or manufacturing certificate or degree program. 

As part of the award process, the scholarship recipient’s school will also benefit, with a $500 donation made to its machining or manufacturing department to help fund purchase or upgrade of tools or supplies.

 “I’ve been in the manufacturing industry for 15 years and that’s where my heart is,” said Curt Doherty, company CEO. “The CNCMachines.net team as a whole shares that passion, believes in American manufacturing, and wants to invest in its future so it can remain competitive on a global scale.”

According to The Skills Gap in Manufacturing Report by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, seven out of 10 manufacturing executives reported shortages of workers with adequate technology, computer and technical training skills. Of the executives they interviewed for the report, 72 percent agreed that involvement with local schools and community colleges is effective in combating that trend.

“A shortage of skilled labor is probably the manufacturing industry’s greatest challenge. This CNCMachines.net scholarship and accompanying school donation is our way of encouraging students to enter the industry and supporting the schools educating them,” added Doherty.

The application deadline is Jan. 1, 2019, and the winner and his or her school will be selected on Jan. 22, 2019.

To be considered, applicants must submit an essay of 500 to 1,000 words detailing three innovative ways the industry can effectively increase the number of young professionals seeking careers in manufacturing. Alternately, video submissions of 1 to 3 minutes are also accepted.

Submission details and the scholarship application can be found here.