Southeast Community College’s
Precision Machining and Automation Technology program recently received a
$15,000 donation from the Gene Haas Foundation. The money will be used for
scholarships and for students to enter and travel to skills competitions such
as SkillsUSA.
“The generosity of Gene Haas
and his foundation is very much appreciated,” said Kirby Taylor, program chair.
“This helps offset the financial burden of school. The No. 1 priority should
be learning, not figuring out how to pay for it.”
The Gene Haas Foundation was
formed to fund the needs of communities around the California area. It has
since expanded to prepare students with a career in manufacturing. Haas is the
owner of Haas Automation Inc., America’s leading builder of Computer Numeric
Control machines, which he started in 1983. Haas also owns multiple NASCAR
teams.
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