Northeast Wisconsin Technical College has announced its selection as one of the community colleges invited to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI).
Supported by a generous $25,000 grant aimed at enhancing access to high-wage degree programs, 20 eligible NWTC students will gain vital financial support with scholarships of up to $1,000 each.
“We are truly honored and grateful to be part of the Metallica Scholars Initiative for the third consecutive year,” said Meridith Jaeger, executive director of the NWTC Foundation, which will be facilitating the scholarships. “Together, we are building thriving communities through workforce training and education. This grant will help students obtain degrees and family-sustaining careers in high-demand sectors of manufacturing, health care, human services, construction, IT and transportation.”
All Within My Hands (AWMH), the nonprofit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, recently announced its Year 7 of MSI with its largest grant to date, totaling approximately $3 million. MSI has a presence in 75 colleges across all 50 United States and the territory of Guam, and it’s expected to reach approximately 10,000 students.
Launched in 2019 by All Within My Hands in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges, MSI began with 10 colleges focused primarily on manufacturing programs. The workforce initiative has since expanded to offer opportunities in diverse fields for students interested in gaining the skills and training necessary to establish meaningful careers that provide family-sustaining wages.
Year 7 also marks the renewal of All Within My Hands’ partnership with the Lowe’s Foundation, which has provided $1 million in support as part of its five-year, $50 million commitment to prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.
