Opportunity Next Colorado
Electronics Foundation received $15,000 from Opportunity Next Colorado
The Electronics Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization supporting the development of building a talent pipeline for the electronics manufacturing industry. The Electronics Foundation was selected as one of the recipients of the Opportunity Next Colorado Scholarship Program.
The Opportunity Next Colorado Scholarship Program aims to increase enrollment in Colorado-based postsecondary education and training programs and will prioritize learners who pursue an in-demand or high-priority pathway. Scholarships are awarded to all eligible students who intend to enroll at a service provider to pursue an in-demand or high-priority postsecondary pathway, or to students who intend to enroll at a service provider to participate in a registered apprenticeship program. Each scholarship award provides a total up to a maximum $1,500 per recipient. Scholarship money can be used by the student for tuition, fees, and books.
Student Scholarship Winners
Blake Hansen
Attending Colorado School of Mines
“Considering both of my brothers are in college with me, all the money helps. I’m very excited for college in the 2024-5 school year.”
Fiona Radebaugh
Attending University of Colorado Boulder
“This scholarship really shows me that the technology industry is supporting my education and gives me confidence that I'm going into a career path where I can be successful. Thank you!”
Logan Tombari
Attending Colorado State University
“My experience at the EPIC Campus of Littleton Public Schools has sparked my interest in mechanical engineering and advanced manufacturing. That will be my major at Colorado State University. Earning this scholarship is important because it recognizes that this is a valued field of study. Funds like this IPC scholarship opens up opportunities for pursuing this industry.”
Ian Ley
Attending Colorado School of Mines
“For me, this scholarship gets me one step closer to being able to complete college and accomplish my career dreams of working in the space industry. It also means that other people have been able to see all the work I have been able to put in and I'm getting to see the work pay off.”
Sammy Haugen
Attending Colorado School of Mines
“This scholarship will help to ease the financial burden of paying for textbooks, supplies, and other expenses that the scholarships I received from Mines won't cover. I am grateful to have this opportunity through IPC and the EPIC Campus.”
Frederick Denman
Attending Colorado State University
"This scholarship means a great deal to me because thanks to my time at EPIC, I know what field I want to study in college, and this scholarship will help make that possible!"
Charlene Gunter
Sr. Director of the Electronics Foundation
“This opportunity aligns perfectly with our commitment and efforts in building a talent pipeline for the electronics manufacturing industry. What better way to support talented aspiring engineers in their next steps towards pursuing careers within the industry” shared Charlene Gunter, Sr. Director of the IPC Education Foundation. “Meeting the students virtually via Zoom, seeing the excitement about the next chapter in their lives, and learning more about their career interests in becoming (electronics, aeronautical, mechanical) engineers cemented the positive impact this scholarship has for each one of them. We are grateful to Opportunity Next Scholarship Program for entrusting us with the award and we excited to play a small part in these students’ future careers.”
For more information on the grant opportunity, Global Electronics Association, the Electronics Foundation, and EPIC – Please visit the links below:
Opportunity Next Colorado Grant Information
