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AWS Foundation announces Light a Spark Grant recipients

The American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation, Miami, in partnership with Appleton, Wis.-based Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, has announced the recipients of the inaugural Light a Spark Grant:

  • Blairsville-Saltsburg School District (Pa.)
  • Easton Valley High School (Iowa)
  • James Hillhouse High School (Conn.)
  • Regional Apprenticeship Pathways (Wash.)
  • Republic-Michigamme School (Mich.)
  • Swanville High School (Minn.)
  • Union Mine High School (Calif.)
  • Waltrip High School (Texas)

These high schools will receive a turnkey Miller® welding starter pack including equipment, supplies, and personal protective equipment valued at more than $12,000, allowing them to introduce welding to their students.