Gene Haas Foundation donates $40,000 for Georgian College students
Georgian College students in the mechanical technician and precision skills program could soon benefit from a generous donation.
Dan Ferko, President of Sirco Machinery Co. Ltd., a Canadian Haas Factory Outlet, visited the college recently to present a cheque for $40,000 US to senior staff and faculty. The money will support the Gene Haas Scholarship for students in the mechanical technician and precision skills program who achieve an average of 75 per cent or higher in their third semester.
“We are committed to helping Georgian College students achieve their goals of pursuing a career in the trades,” said Ferko.
Since 2014, the Gene Haas Foundation has donated over $134,000 and more than 100 students have benefited from the scholarship. This year 32 students each received $1,717 in awards and scholarships courtesy of the foundation.