CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Technology Academy graduating construction student Dakota McDaniel, from Fairview High School, has received a $2,500 scholarship from SkillsUSA and Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s Keep Craft Alive program. McDaniel will enroll in the Wallace State Community College’s Building Construction program this fall.
CATA Carpentry teacher Mike Burkett said that he is “So very proud of this young man and the obstacles he has overcome to get to this point. A great student and hard worker who whole-heartedly supported our CATA Carpentry program for the past three years, won several District SkillsUSA competitions and who exemplifies all the goals and values we try to teach students at CATA.”
According to skillsusa.org, “Fine Homebuilding will be awarding scholarships to SkillsUSA high school or college/postsecondary students continuing their education or certification programs in construction-related fields such as architectural drafting, carpentry, cabinetmaking, electrical and residential wiring, HVACR, masonry, woodworking and plumbing.
“In the spirit of the #KeepCraftAlive movement, applicants should celebrate the value and meaning of true craftsmanship in their trades and plan to continue their educations in community colleges, undergraduate programs or industry certification curricula.
“Selections will be based on completion of an application, along with a 300-word essay showing applicants’ passion for their craft and a letter of support from a teacher, administrator, SkillsUSA adviser or educational/professional mentor.”
SkillsUSA is a national partnership of over 360,000 students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. This nonprofit, individual member organization serves middle school, high school and college/postsecondary students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations.
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