ELLWOOD Group Announces Return Of Industrial Maintenance Scholarship Program For 2023

[New Castle, PA] ELLWOOD Group announced last week that applications are now being accepted for the ELLWOOD Industrial Maintenance Scholarship.

The program is a unique opportunity available to high school seniors and/or those who have successfully completed the GED test who plan to attend an accredited trade school, college or university following graduation. The scholarships are being made available to those 2023 graduates who are considering pursuing a certificate or degree in Mechatronics, or an equivalent industrial maintenance program.

ELLWOOD is committed to awarding several $10,000 scholarships as part of the 2023 Industrial Maintenance Scholarship program as an investment in continued education to students throughout the communities in which ELLWOOD has a presence. ELLWOOD has 25 locations throughout the United States including facilities in Pennsylvania (Ellwood City, New Castle, Hermitage, Sharon, Erie, Irvine, & Corry); Ohio (Hubbard & Stow); Michigan (Sterling Heights); and Texas (Houston & Navasota). All graduating students in and around those areas planning on pursuing a mechanical or electrical trade school degree are encouraged to apply.

2022 Industrial Maintenance Scholarship winner, Braxton Connolly of Sheffield High School stands with ELLWOOD Director of Team Member Relations Quyrus Epps

Interested students are encouraged to visit www.ellwoodgroup.com/maintenance to apply and find out more information about the opportunity. Completed applications are due no later than Monday, April 3, 2023, and winners of the 2023 scholarships will be selected by a committee and an announcement will be made shortly after. Each scholarship is only applicable for tuition towards a Mechatronics or an equivalent industrial maintenance program at an approved trade school, college, or university*.

Mechatronics is a field of engineering that merges mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. Mechatronics specializes in robotics, control systems, and electro-mechanical systems and is an essential vocation in manufacturing.

Additionally, upon graduation, each scholarship winner will have the opportunity to gain full employment with ELLWOOD in the Industrial Maintenance Development Program. The Maintenance Development Program is a full-time opportunity for entry-level maintenance team members to participate in a six to eight-month rotation at each Business Unit in a specific region and gain experience on the different equipment and processes used by ELLWOOD. The opportunity to learn from ELLWOOD experts in the field of study is an invaluable experience for young team members.

2022 Industrial Maintenance Scholarship winner, David Johns of Laurel High School celebrates with ELLWOOD Director of Team Member Relations Quyrus Epps.

* Examples of approved trade schools are Laurel Technical Institute in Hermitage, Pa.; New Castle School of Trades in New Castle, Pa.; Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pa.; Erie Institute of Technology in Erie, Pa.; Lone Star College in Houston, TX; and MIAT College of Technology in Houston and in Canton, MI. Other trade schools may be approved after written application and formal review by ELLWOOD.

About ELLWOOD: Since our founding in 1910, ELLWOOD has grown organically and via acquisition to become the leading vertically integrated supplier of quality metals and custom-engineered components for critical applications worldwide. 100% American-owned and made from raw materials through finished machined and coated products ready for assembly, we provide the products our customers require in the world’s most demanding applications, including those supporting our nation’s defense. While our footprint now spans 27 locations across North America, we haven’t lost sight of what’s right: treating our more than 1,950 team members, industry partners and customers like family. As a family-owned business, we work as a committed partner with our stakeholders to ensure integrity, welcome new ideas, and achieve shared success.