Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the winter 2017 term recipients! Learn more about the recipients here.

Dr. Sherrie Ford Manufacturing as a Career Path Scholarship

The Dr. Sherrie Ford Manufacturing as a Career Path 2016-2017 Scholarship supports and promotes manufacturing as a career path by providing scholarship opportunities for manufacturing career-minded individuals.  These scholarships will be open to individuals who are pursuing a career in manufacturing.  Eligible applicants include those individuals who are currently graduating from high school, current college students or individuals with prior work experience who have decided to seek advanced education.  Dr. Sherrie Ford was a prominent consultant in the field of change and lean manufacturing, and head of one of the largest women-owned businesses in the United States.  She dedicated her life to changing the lives of workers in plants throughout the country and practiced what she preached on the floor of her own manufacturing facility.

SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS:

AME's goal is to leverage the knowledge, experience and resources of the people in manufacturing, primarily in North America, devoted to Enterprise Excellence in order to promote fresh, original, creative and sustainable ideas for improving their workplace, now and in the future.  The AME is passionate in supporting young men and women learning about the pursuit of excellence and considering the benefits of a career in manufacturing operations; they are the leaders of our manufacturing future.

Kronos believes that the future of excellence in manufacturing is not only forged by today's industry leaders, but is also inspired by the next generation of young professionals pursuing careers in the field of manufacturing. To help promote and continue the tradition of excellence in manufacturing, Kronos is proud to be a sponsor of the Dr. Sherrie Ford Manufacturing as a Career Path Scholarship, an educational program created in partnership with The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME).

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:

Fifteen $4,000 scholarships will be awarded for 2016-2017 academic year.

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