ConstructMyFuture.com has selected the 2006 winners in its annual scholarship program. Each year the program awards three $1,000 scholarships to be used for construction-focused education.
In addition to scholarships, ConstructMyFuture.com provides students, teachers, counselors and parents with information on the benefits of construction careers, education options and local business contacts who have volunteered to participate in workforce development activities.
The Web site is a joint effort of the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF), Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
This year’s recipients are:
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Michelle Mohon from Friendswood High School in Friendswood, Texas. Mohon is planning to study civil engineering at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas.
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Donald Osborn from Conemaugh Valley High School in Johnstown, Pa. Osborn is planning to continue his education at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center, studying mobile equipment operations technology.
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Steven Swartz from Saline High School in Saline, Mich. Swartz plans to work toward a welding and fabrication degree from Washtenaw Community College.
The ConstructMyFuture.com scholarship program is open to students and construction industry professionals, with the funds to be used for higher education tuition or the purchase of tools to improve worker productivity.
More information is available at www.constructmyfuture.com.