{"id":31788,"date":"2021-02-02T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=31788"},"modified":"2021-01-26T19:26:16","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T00:26:16","slug":"80-20-foundation-trust-grants-194300-to-east-allen-county-schools-in-support-of-career-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/80-20-foundation-trust-grants-194300-to-east-allen-county-schools-in-support-of-career-center\/","title":{"rendered":"80\/20 FOUNDATION TRUST GRANTS $194,300 TO EAST ALLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS IN SUPPORT OF CAREER CENTER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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East Allen County Schools received a $194,300 check from 80\/20 Foundation Trust representatives. These grant dollars will support the East Allen Career Center in purchasing state-of-the-art equipment to prepare students to contribute to Indiana\u2019s 21st century workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Wood, board chair for the 80\/20 Foundation Trust said, \u201cWe\u2019re happy to provide this funding to purchase new equipment that will be necessary for the success of the East Allen Career Center.\u201d The 80\/20 Foundation Trust was born from the legacy of Don Wood, 80\/20 Inc. co-founder, and aims to fill the pipeline for skilled workers in the manufacturing industry, as well as to foster leadership, sales, innovation, and entrepreneurism.  Funding for the 80\/20 Foundation Trust come directly from the Don Wood Estate, and plans are underway to update the foundation name to further clarify that distinction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTim Wiegand, executive director of the East Allen Career Center said, \u201cWe thank the 80\/20 Foundation Trust for their generous contribution to our Precision Machining program. This partnership is further evidence of the collaborative relationships being forged throughout Northeast Indiana and the East Allen Career Center is proud to be a part of the energy building in our region.\u201d Superintendent Hissong said, \u201cThis will change the lives of kids. We\u2019re so honored and excited for the support of the 80\/20 Foundation Trust!\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about the East Allen Career Center go to car.eacs.k12.in.us or call Mr. Wiegand at 260-446-0260 ext. 3101.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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