Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., has presented donations to support the MTI Educational Foundation, which provides scholarships for the next generation of heat treating industry professionals during the Metal Treating Institute\u2019s Fall Meeting, along with several other vested organizations.<\/p>\n
\u201cEducation is crucial to bridging the workforce gap in our niche industry,\u201d said Ipsen USA president and CEO Patrick McKenna. \u201cInvesting in the future of heat treating is important not only to Ipsen but to our customers who will rely on our expert support for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
The MTI Educational Foundation has granted 37 scholarships totaling $186,000 since 2017. This year they raised $45,000 at the Fall Meeting. One of the main goals of the foundation is to support education related to the advancement of the heat-treating profession and the adjacent industries it serves.<\/p>\n
Scholarship recipients are students pursuing careers in engineering, metallurgy, and industrial sciences. \u201cThe scholarship helped me gain valuable connections and experience in heat treating that led to job opportunities while still enrolled at Penn State,\u201d said past recipient Thomas Pease. \u201cI believe the future of the industry is bright. I look forward to being part of the growth of the industry and am extremely thankful to be one of the recipients of this award.\u201d<\/p>\n