3M And The National Coalition Of Certification Centers (NC3) Award National Scholarships For Students With A Focus In Skilled Trades

3M’s Safety and Industrial Business Group and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) have announced the winners for the Skilled Trades - 3M Transformational Scholarship for students with a focus in skilled trades.

This scholarship will allow schools to help students from diverse backgrounds pursue their dreams in skilled trades while also bridging the gaps of inequality in our communities.

3M and NC3 partner on scholarship

3M and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) awarded 50 students, who participated in the NC3 National Career and Technical Education Letter of Intent Signing Day, with a US$ 1,000 scholarship.

Created by the NC3 in 2014, this event is modeled after the NCAA’s National Signing Day for athletes. It is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field and to celebrate the dignity of work.

Skilled Trades - 3M Transformational Scholarship

3M is proud to sponsor the Skilled Trades - 3M Transformational Scholarship

3M is proud to sponsor the Skilled Trades - 3M Transformational Scholarship, as it reflects the company’s commitment to lifting diverse perspectives and developing the next generation of leaders. Both are important elements in 3M Safety and Industrial Business Group’s mission of transforming the way work gets done today and into the future.

Martha Bennett, the Global Vice President of 3M Safety and Industrial Business Group, said “We are excited to celebrate these exceptional students and provide support for their continuing education through the Skilled Trades – 3M Transformational Scholarship.”

Skilled trades in high demand

Martha Bennett adds, “The skilled trades are in high demand among our customers and in all communities, where we do business and encouraging diverse perspectives and representation reflects our values and who we are.”

This year, over 65 institutions participated in this event, across the country. High school students attended the signing ceremonies, committing to enter into a skilled trade or career, and technical education program, for the school year - 2022-23.

Focus on students

Roger Tadajewski, the Executive Director at National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), said “NC3 National Career Technical and Education Letter of Intent Signing Day is one of our most important events of the year, because it focuses on the students - those who are our future and will make a great impact on tomorrow's workforce.”

Roger Tadajewski adds, “We are honored to partner with 3M on The Skilled Trades – 3M Transformational Scholarship, to support students across our nation achieve their dreams in the skilled trades.”

3M - National Coalition of Certification Centers collaboration

3M applies science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily, as their employees connect with customers

3M applies science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily, as their employees connect with customers all around the world.

The National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) was established to help build a workforce prepared to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s industries, by connecting employers and educational institutions in synergistic partnerships that foster effective training, elevation of skilled careers and employment opportunities.

Building deep industry-educational partnerships

In fulfilling its mission, NC3 builds deep industry-educational partnerships and develops, implements, and sustains industry-recognized portable certifications that are built on national skills standards.

The National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) envisions an industrial labor market where all workers have jobs that they need to thrive and all companies have well-trained employees that they need to operate and grow.