Jackson Area Career Center

Jackson Commercial Contractors Association

In conjunction with the Jackson Area Career Center

$1,000 Grant for Post-Secondary Education

Targeted to a career in Construction-Related Trades

RETURN TO: Jackson Area Career Center DEADLINE: April 30, 2016

Attn: John Kopp, Building Tades

(*With College Acceptance Letter attached)

Date: ______

Applicant’s Full Name: ______

Street Address: ______

City, State, Zip: ______

Home Phone Number: ______

Local District High School: ______

Please answer the following questions, answer in a concise format and use additional paper if necessary.

This is not an essay competition, however you should have at least 2-3 sentences for categories 2-7.

1. What potential career(s) are you currently most interested: ______

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1. What particularly attracts you to this/these careers: ______

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1. In what Construction areas at the Jackson Area Career Center were you most successful and why

you enjoy that/those subjects: ______

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1. Tell about any summer job or after-school work experience that you found to be most interesting,

educational and enjoyable: ______

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1. Tell about your extra curricular activities, out-of-school activities, community service activities,

awards you have received, and hobbies that you enjoy: ______

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1. Tell about your plans for enrollment in an apprentice program, trade school, technical school or

college where you will pursue a construction trade career: ______

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1. Tell us anything else you think we should know about you and your career goals:

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1. Furnish oneLetter of Recommendation from a high school or work authority. It should cover

character, personality, industry and general worthiness of the grant applicant.

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Jackson Commercial Contractors Association will award one (1) $1,000 grant and one (1) $500 grant to a graduating high school senior who in the summer or fall of 2016will be starting further education toward a career in construction trades. The grant will be paid directly to the program/school designated by the applicant. The selection committee will choose the grant winner based on the answers to the questions, letter of recommendation and the recommendation of the faculty of the Construction Trades programs at the Jackson Area Career Center.

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Jackson Commercial Contractors Association was formed to increase awareness of the availability and the excellence of local contractors. Keeping as many local construction dollars local as possible is valuable to the entire community. A strong economy supports schools, social services, as well as arts and recreational resources helping to make Jackson a vibrant and desirable place to live. This grant for continuing education in the construction trades is one way to help insure the continued availability and excellence of local contractors.

JACKSON COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 143

Jackson, MI 49204

517-990-9600