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ELLWOOD Group, which operated Ellwood National Forge in Irvine, has announced a scholarship opportunity for students heading to trade schools after graduation.
It's called the Ellwood Industrial Maintenance Scholarship and five $10,000 awards will be made to 2022 graduates "who are considering pursuing a certificate or degree in Mechatronics, or an equivalent industrial maintenance program."
"We are excited to have the opportunity to launch the Industrial Maintenance Scholarship Program in the many communities in which ELLWOOD has a presence," Ben Huffman, ELLWOOD President and Chief Executive Officer, said.
"To provide this unique program, in partnership with our area high schools and trade schools, reinforces our commitment to ensure students have the necessary skills they need to pursue a meaningful and successful career."
According to the company, mechatronics is a field of engineering that merges mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. Mechatronics specializes in robotics, control systems, and electro-mechanical systems and is an essential vocation in manufacturing.
Those interested can request more information from talent@elwd.com. Examples of approved trade schools, they say, include Precision Manufacturing Institute in meadville, Laurel Technical Institute in Hermitage, New Castle School of Trades, Penn College in Williamsport, Erie Institute of Technology and Lone Star College in Houston, Texas.
The application includes documentation including two letters of recommendation and a resume if available. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 8 and the award announcements will be made shortly after.
"Each selected scholarship recipient may have the opportunity to work part-time for ELLWOOD while attending their Trade School," a statement from the company explains. "Additionally, after graduation from trade school, each scholarship winner will have the opportunity to gain full employment with ELLWOOD in the Industrial Maintenance Development Program, provided all pre-employment tests are satisfied."
That program is a full-time opportunity for entry level maintenance team members. It runs for six to eight months at each business unit in a specific region to gain experience on equipment and processes used by ELLWOOD.