Tools for schools - what a great thing HF is doing

[UtahPete]

We think high school skilled trades teachers are worth a million bucks. Actually, we think they're priceless. And that's why we're excited to announce that we've doubled this year's Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence to $1 million! A few months ago, I shared with you stories of the amazing skilled trades high school teachers who won last year's prize. We were so inspired by their commitment and passion for teaching that we wanted to do more. This year, we're awarding more than $1 million in prizes to even more outstanding skilled trades teachers and their public high schools. Three first-place winners and their schools will receive $100,000 ($30,000 to the teacher or teacher team, and $70,000 to their high school's skilled trades program), and 15 second-place winners will receive $50,000 ($15,000 to the teacher or teacher team, and $35,000 to their high school's skilled trades program). We've seen firsthand the impact that skilled trades teachers in this country are making in the lives of students. They're teaching them how to repair cars, how to weld, how to build houses, how to install electrical systems and plumbing, the list goes on and on. These educators are giving our young people tangible skills that lead to great jobs after high school graduation. Skilled trades teachers are heroes, and it's time to recognize them. If you're a skilled trades teacher at a U.S. public high school, please apply. And if you know a great skilled trades teacher, please forward this message to them and encourage them to apply. Applications are open now through July 6 at hftforschoolsprize.org. Stay up to date on the latest prize news on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We can't wait to shine a spotlight on the great work that these teachers are doing! Sincerely, Eric Smidt Founder Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, LLC Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, LLC, is an affiliate of The Smidt Foundation For more information, please visit: https://harborfreighttoolsforschools.org/.

[Bob Denman]

Mike Rowe has talked about this for years: it's nice to see that something is being done about it.

[ARtraveler]

Yup! The Industrial Arts were a very big thing and still should be. Not everyone is or wants to be a computer geek. Glad to hear that HF is stepping up.

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

I think it is a great thing they are doing but i hope they don't use harbor freight tools at a shop class, the tools strip & break too easily.

[Chupaca]

Grand gesture that will no doubt help out as stocking a good shop is expensive...

[UtahPete]

I think it is a great thing they are doing but i hope they don't use harbor freight tools at a shop class, the tools strip & break too easily.

I think they are coming out with a more robust line of tools for the 'professional'. I understand what you mean about the quality and durability of their standard tools - it's hit or miss. Some have been extremely good value considering their price, while others have been a disappointment.

[Rogue Hawk]

There are many kids who would be best served in the Trades. A university degree is not a guarantee to a career. I got a BS (Literally) degree and had to go back to community college to get a career kicked off.

[Saluda]

Great program, although I was never into their tools.

[Lew L]

Guess I retired too early.