Tools of the Trade success grant

Supported by the Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation and the Sandburg Foundation, this grant helps vocational students manage the cost of required equipment. The program is open to part-time and full-time students enrolled in the automotive technology and welding technology programs at Carl Sandburg College. Funding is designed to offset the expenses of necessary program tools, tool storage, uniforms, and personal protective equipment, ensuring that these material costs do not prevent students from completing their career preparation. Awards are distributed on a rolling basis until all funds for the academic year are exhausted.