With the shortage of workers in the trades, as well as other careers, Tool of the Trade Scholarships to apprentices statewide are making an impact in Northeastern Wisconsin.

Ascendium has awarded over 700 scholarships totaling over $1.5 million in the past ten years.  This year, 97 recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College received a $2000 scholarship that can be used by student apprentices to purchase tools, clothing, and equipment required by their trades.  Tom O’Neill of Marinette, who works in the heating and cooling business, says the apprenticeship and scholarship that he received have been a true blessing for him.

Apprenticeship Lead Christina Jungwirth notes that the program has helped a major issue with contractors trying to fill positions throughout the state.

You can learn more about Ascendium’s scholarship program with this link.

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