Southeast Community College
student Spencer Barkdoll was awarded a $4,000 scholarship to be used toward his
studies. Twenty-one students from across the nation received the Trane
Technician of the Future Scholarship who are studying Heating, Ventilation and
Air Conditioning or Building Automation.
“I have worked really hard in
my past summers to save up money, but finding out I got this scholarship made
me happy that I didn’t have to pay out of pocket this year,” Barkdoll said. “I
feel really fortunate that they picked me for the scholarship. It puts a big
smile on my face.”
Award recipients were chosen
based on academic performance, leadership, participation, long-term career and
education goals, and other criteria. Awards can be used for all
education-related expenses.
“We are honored to help these
aspiring technicians launch a successful career in the HVAC and building
controls industry,” said Donny Simmons, president of Commercial HVAC Americans,
Trane Technologies.
Barkdoll is a first-year
student at the Milford Campus. He graduated from Lincoln East High School this
past spring. His parents are Kendra and Larry Barkdoll. He attended The Career
Academy at SCC and decided to continue his studies in Milford.
“My main goal is to
eventually do my own thing,” he said. “For example, I’d love to start my own
business and employ some of my buddies with a great paying job and help them
out with a great career.”
Trane Technologies creates
energy-efficient indoor environments for commercial and residential
applications.