Channellock, Inc. is helping close the skilled trades gap
with national competition.
MEADVILLE, Pa., Aug. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Channellock, Inc. is proud
to announce this year's Trade School Trade-Up Competition winner,
the industrial education program at Central Wisconsin Christian
School.
The CHANNELLOCK® Trade School Trade-Up competition aims to close
the nation's skills gap by funding initiatives and supplying tools
that benefit the next generation of tradesmen and women. Each year,
the competition awards a trade program that exemplifies hard work,
innovation, and a commitment to getting the job done right with a
$5,000 cash prize, a full set of
CHANNELLOCK® tools, and a complete classroom makeover. To win,
students specializing in plumbing, HVAC, welding, automotive, and
electrical must produce an impactful video that demonstrates their
school's technical abilities.
"We are proud to support the future of America's skilled
workforce," said Jon DeArment,
President and COO of Channellock, Inc. "Our goal is that this
program helps inspire trade school students to become strong
contributors to their communities and take pride in their
craft."
Russ Smies, Head Instructor at
Central Wisconsin Christian School, is committed to equipping his
students with valuable life skills needed for success in the
trades, including a strong work ethic, critical thinking, and
effective communication. "We are so appreciative of Channellock's
investment in our program and are confident that these resources
will help our students further develop their talents and technical
abilities."
To learn more about the CHANNELLOCK® Trade School Trade-Up
competition and how the company is helping support America's future
trades professionals, visit: channellock.com/tradeup.
About Channellock, Inc.
Channellock, Inc. is a
worldwide leader in the manufacturing of high-quality pliers and
assorted hand tools, including its iconic,
American-made CHANNELLOCK® Tongue & Groove Pliers. Founded
by George B. DeArment in 1886, the
Meadville, P.A.-based company is
now in its fifth generation of family ownership and operation.
Learn more about CHANNELLOCK® at www.channellock.com, and
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