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Event Overview
HFM PTECH, in collaboration with the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce and HFM BOCES, received a $10,000 grant from National Grid. The funding will support STEM and career readiness initiatives, including workplace tours, guest speakers, workshops, and certifications. The announcement was made in Johnstown, with key stakeholders attending. The program aims to equip students with skills for high-demand careers.
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National Grid Awards $10,000 Grant to HFM PTECH for STEM and Career Readiness Initiatives
HFM PTECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School), in partnership with the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce and HFM BOCES, has been awarded a $10,000 grant by National Grid. The funding is aimed at enhancing career readiness and STEM-focused initiatives for students. The grant will support various student-centered programs, including workplace tours, guest speakers, hands-on workshops, project-based challenges, and opportunities to earn certifications in high-demand fields. The announcement was made in Johnstown, with key attendees including Erika Haggerty (HFM PTECH assistant principal), Celeste Keane (HFM PTECH principal), Natalie May (Fulton Montgomery Chamber business education partnership coordinator), MaryBeth Shults (Fulton Montgomery Chamber executive director), Seth Browe (National Grid regional external affairs manager), Jay DeTraglia (HFM BOCES assistant superintendent for educational services), Nicole Walrath-VanAlstyne (Fulton Montgomery Chamber director of workforce development), Lisa Wemple (National Grid senior community engagement coordinator), and Susanne Collins (National Grid account manager). The initiative underscores the importance of preparing students for future careers in STEM fields and fostering real-world skills development.