Haas Scholarship fund kicks in $200k for education.(INDUSTRY NEWS)

The Gene Haas Foundation, Dearborn, MI, provided a $200,000 grant to the SME Education Foundation to help qualified students interested in machine operation and maintenance coursework take advantage of their Gene Haas Foundation Machining Technology Scholarship.

High school seniors, graduates, or GED recipients, will be eligible for a $1,000 to $5,000 one-year scholarship.

"Manufacturers and job shops nationwide have struggled for years to find well-trained machinists, especially those with CNC skills," Peter Zierhut, Haas director of public relations, said. "We believe it is the responsibility of businesses to ensure students have the funds to attend quality training programs. The scholarships help make that a reality. Our long-term goal is to help ensure a supply of skilled workers."

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