FRCC receives funding for machining scholarships

LONGMONT — The Gene Haas Foundation has contributed $16,000 to support precision machining students at Front Range Community College. The scholarships will pay for classes to prepare machinists for jobs in the industry.

“There is a shortage of skilled machinists in Northern Colorado and nationally,” Ryan McCoy, executive director of the FRCC Foundation, said in a written statement. “This funding will help area businesses thrive and help our students make a good living. We’re grateful to the Gene Haas Foundation for this support.”

The Gene Haas Foundation has awarded $86,000 to FRCC over…