Thirty-five Blackhawk Technical College electrician apprentices were selected to receive $2,000 Tools of the Trade scholarships from Ascendium to use toward the purchase of equipment, tools, clothing, tuition and more.
Apprenticeships are training programs that provide learners with on-the-job experience along with classroom instruction. Blackhawk offers seven apprenticeship programs, including Industrial Electrician, Electricity (JAC), Electricity (ABC), Maintenance Technician, Mechatronics, Machinist and HVAC. Many apprentices complete their programs and secure employment with businesses in Rock and Green counties.
This year, Ascendium awarded 801 scholarships to apprentices across the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) through its Tools of the Trade Scholarship Program for a total of $1.6 million. Apprentices are eligible to apply for a scholarship if they are enrolled at a WTCS college and receiving credit for both fall and spring semesters, are enrolled in an eligible construction or industrial trade, and demonstrate a financial need.
“For many learners from low-income backgrounds, finding a credential or training program that offers a clear return on their time and money is difficult,” said Keith Witham, President and Chief Executive Officer at Ascendium. “Because they offer applied, job-relevant training and allow learners to continue getting paid while completing that training, apprenticeships are a compelling option for those seeking a clear path to a better career.”
Congratulations to the following Blackhawk apprentices:
- Steven Adler
- Tariq Amin
- Maddox Anderson
- Wyatt Antisdel
- Jonatan Beltran
- Ian Bogner
- Grant Cox
- Tyler Czerniejewski
- Brian Davis
- Michael Echeverria
- Allison Fisher
- Brady Fry
- Deven Grigsby
- Owen Holcomb
- Justin Ingbretson
- Lee Jorgensen
- Nathan Kleiboer
- Dax Koepp
- Brendan Kudronowicz
- Evan Lengjak
- Dylan McLean
- Trevor Muench
- Jordan Myers
- Michael Palmer
- Angel Rodriquez
- Jack Ryan
- Justin Sangermano
- Cameron Schaller
- Blake Senobe
- Anthony Serrano
- Daniel Severson
- Vincent Sherrod
- Matthew Shultz
- Evan Suer
- Jason Weber
Learn more about Blackhawk's apprenticeship programs
About Ascendium
Ascendium Education Group is committed to making education and training beyond high school a reality for more people. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we fund initiatives across the U.S. that help learners from low-income backgrounds achieve upward mobility; provide student and employee success solutions to colleges and businesses; invest in education-focused innovations to improve learner outcomes; and provide information, tools, and counseling to help millions of borrowers successfully repay their federal student loans. While we have many roles, we have one goal — elevating opportunity by creating a world where everyone can rise to their highest potential. To learn more, visit ascendiumeducation.org.