Blazing the Trails for Future Manufacturers

On March 12, 2025, I had the privilege of representing the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) at the first Skilled Trades Coalition Hill Day on Capitol Hill. As Workforce Development Director, […]

Shawn Vislosky – 2024 Fall Scholarship Recipient

Shawn Vislosky – Lorain County Community College, Mechanical Engineering Technology – Computer Aided Machining Scholarship Amount Shawn Vislosky is a dedicated and passionate musical instrument repairman. He began repairing musical […]

Michael Romine – 2024 Fall Scholarship Recipient

Michael Romine – Northwest State Community College, Electro-mechanical Engineering Scholarship Amount Michael Romine is an ambitious young engineer working toward a degree in Electro-mechanical Engineering. Michael’s interest in manufacturing and […]

Alex Wilhelm – 2024 Fall Scholarship Recipient

Alex Wilhelm – University of Toledo, Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Amount Alex Wilhelm is a young, ambitious student working toward a career in Mechanical Engineering. Alex’s great-grandfather founded Helm Instruments, a […]

Alexander Koch – 2024 Fall Scholarship Recipient

Alexander Koch – Bowling Green State University, Engineering Studies Scholarship Amount Alexander Koch is an aspiring young engineer and student. With an extensive background in volunteer work and extra-curriculars, Alexander […]

Andrew Yager – 2024 Fall Scholarship Recipient

Andrew Yager – Vincennes University, Precision Machining Technology Scholarship Amount Andrew Yager is a young and ambitious machinist with several years of trade school and career experience. His first exposure […]

Dillon Brock – 2024 Fall Scholarship Recipient

Dillon Brock – Raybestos Powertrain, Tool and Die Apprenticeship Scholarship Amount Dillon Brock is a dedicated and hardworking tool and die apprentice working toward completing his apprenticeship and beginning his […]