For the sixth year, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) has earned a place in the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI).
Joining in 2020, the initiative’s second year, ECTC is the only Kentucky college included.
All Within My Hands (AWMH), a non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, recently announced its Year 7 of its MSI with its largest grant to date, totaling approximately $3 million.
MSI now has a presence in 75 colleges across all 50 states and Guam and is expected to reach approximately 10,000 students.
Funds from the grant will be used to support ECTC students in advanced manufacturing programs, including $4,000 in scholarships.
“Our students take pride in being named Metallica Scholars. It shows them that their hard work is noticed and appreciated,” Technical Division Chair and Professor Tim Cordova said. “That, along with the scholarship funds, affirms their decision to pursue a career in advanced manufacturing. We’re grateful for this partnership and are honored to be a Metallica Scholars college.”
ECTC’s advanced manufacturing programs include the new automation, industrial and robotics technology program, electrical technology, welding technology, computerized manufacturing and machining, air conditioning technology and computer aided drafting and design.
“The Metallica Scholars Initiative continues to be a welcome addition to the ECTC community,” said ECTC President Dr. Juston Pate. “It helps us better prepare students for highly skilled advanced manufacturing careers right here in our region, which in turn benefits our local employers.”
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.
For a complete list of all 75 colleges currently supported by AWMH, visit allwithinmyhands.org/metallica-scholars.
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By Ken Howlett, News Director
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