The annual scholarship program of ConstructMyFuture.com has announced it is now accepting applications. The deadline is Feb. 3, 2009. A total of 10 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded.
The 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. Details and entry forms are available online.
ConstructMyFuture.com is a joint workforce development initiative of the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF), the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
For 2009, ConstructMyFuture.com has increased the number of scholarships offered from three to 10 because of a donation by Kobelco Cranes North America, Houston.
ConstructMyFuture.com is designed to promote construction as a rewarding career choice. The interactive site provides information about the construction industry and job opportunities to teenage students as well as teachers, counselors and parents.
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