GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An iconic heavy metal band is striking a chord with students in Green Bay.
Metallica Scholars Initiative, created by the band Metallica’s philanthropic organization, is awarding $100,000 in scholarships for Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) students.
NWTC is one of the three institutions from Wisconsin receiving grants that will support students pursuing careers in high-demand sectors.
“The Metallica Scholars Initiative is so important to us because we are seeing results. Five years in, with the help of community colleges across the country, we are helping people fill these essential jobs which require skills and training. We are so proud and grateful that we can facilitate this program,” said Lars Ulrich, Metallica.
Up to 100 NWTC students are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship towards programs in health sciences, construction, transportation, human services, and manufacturing.
NWTC students can apply for the scholarship online.
