Scottsboro signed three new Sponsorship for the Trades students Tuesday, marking the largest signing in Scottsboro’s program history.
“Today’s event was exciting because it marks our third year offering offering the program, the most applicants we’ve had the the most students signed in one year,” Maintenance-Tool & Die Manager Adam Mason said. “We are excited to partner with these young men and watch them develop into their careers at Lozier.”
Lozier’s Sponsorship for the Trades program is available to high school seniors in Scottsboro and Omaha, where the program started more than a decade ago. Students accepted into the program free receive education from local community colleges in Maintenance or Tool & Die Disciplines as well as training and tools free of charge.
Joining the program in Scottsboro are: Jack Picket, in the Tool and Die program; Cohen Osbourne in the Maintenance program; and Keeton Tinker in the Maintenance program. The
Similar to high school athletes signing up to play for their favorite college team, Lozier’s Sponsorship for the Trades signing day frames these students and the elite performers in their field, ready to gain new experience and create the foundation of learning for their new career.
“This is one of my favorite things to do, and it’s the third time we’ve done it in Scottsboro and the program has been around for 13 year in Omaha,” Andy Lozier said to kick off the event. “Over that time we made signing day to reflect how important people joining our team via this program is. It’s our high level talent – the same to us as a football-level recruit; it’s a special thing.
“The Sponsorship for the Trades program represents a good portion of our staff in Omaha – it’s great we’ve done that there and we need it in Scottsboro as well. Lozier has been in Scottsboro for more than 50 years and we want to stay here for longer, so we need to attract young people in manufacturing. The decision you all are making today is setting yourselves up to be in a good place after graduation.”
Each Sponsorship for the Trades student was invited up to the table, signing their commitment and then receiving a mini shelf top with a custom message and a t-shirt and a tool kit. The signing ceremony wrapped up with photos with family and friends that attended.
“This program works,” Plant Manager Drew Sauber said. “The impact is good for our company and the individuals involved, it creates opportunity, stability and growth for all parties. To the young people that signed today – what you’re doing matters, it makes a difference, you make a difference and you are now part of a great company with many opportunities. Keep going!”
In Scottsboro, students can choose from degrees in Industrial System Technology program, Machine Tool Technology (MTT) or Multi-Skilled Maintenance (MSM) at Northeast Alabama Community College.