| Southwest Technical College (Southwest Tech) announced a $10,000 scholarship donation from Iron County Home Builders Association and a $5,000 scholarship donation from Rocky Mountain Power Foundation. These donations help fund students in need to obtain employable, technical skills. The Home Builders Association has been a key local partner with Southwest Tech, especially with the growth and training needs in our local community. The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has also played an integral role in helping Southwest Tech’s scholarship program since its inception. The Southwest Tech scholarship program has assisted hundreds of students to graduate with an accredited certification. “Every dollar donated positively impacts the quality of our local workforce. We are very grateful for these two organizations and their donations,” stated Brennan Wood, President of Southwest Tech. Southwest Tech teaches certificate programs throughout the year and scholarships are awarded on a monthly basis. Scholarship applications and more information can be found at stech.edu/scholarships. |
| About the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation: The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation is one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States. The foundation was created in 1988 by PacifiCorp, an electric utility serving 1.8 million customers in six Western states as Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho) and Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington and California). The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power. For more information, visit www.rockymountainpower.net/foundation or www.pacificpower.net/foundation. About Southwest Tech: An accredited technical college that provides education and job skill training through individualized, competency-based programs in response to the needs of students, employers, and the communities it serves. Southwest Tech offers year-round schedules, flexible lab and classroom hours, and a large selection of affordable courses and programs. Southwest Tech supports adults and high school students in exploring, developing, and upgrading job skills. To learn more about Southwest Tech, visit www.stech.edu. |