Grainger, a local distributor of facilities maintenance supplies, awarded a Grainger Tools for Tomorrow scholarship to Fletcher Technical Community College (Fletcher) students Brandon Chauvin and Matthew Verdin Jr., during a presentation at the Houma campus.
The Grainger Tools for Tomorrow® scholarship program awards $2,000 scholarships to full-time students entering their second year of a technical education curriculum. Upon graduation the program recognizes the student’s achievement with a Westward® tool kit to help them successfully launch their careers.
"Grainger has a strong commitment to technical education and students pursuing careers in the trades," said Donald Alphonso, manager of Grainger’s branch in Houma. "We feel that one of the best ways to invest in the community is to contribute to the education of our future tradesmen and women."
"Fletcher is grateful for the support that Grainger has shown to the college and to our students," said Chancellor Travis Lavigne. "It is through the generosity of industry partners such as Grainger that Fletcher can continue to provide the necessary training and career opportunities while addressing the workforce needs our community."
About Grainger
Illinois-based W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), with 2008 sales of $6.9 billion, is the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, India, China and Panama. Through a highly integrated network including more than 600 branches, 18 distribution centers and multiple Web sites, Grainger's employees help customers get the job done.
About Fletcher Technical Community College
Fletcher Technical Community College is an open-admission, two-year public institution of higher education dedicated to offering quality technical and academic programs to the citizens of South Louisiana for the purpose of preparing individuals for employment, career advancement, and lifelong learning. Fletcher is accredited by both the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.
