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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">I am reaching out from the PTDA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Power Transmission Distributors Association, where we support the current and future workforce
of industrial distribution/manufacturing. We currently offer two scholarships to those studying fields related to our industry in hopes to support their education and/or careers in our industry.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">These scholarships are relatively new as of last year, so I am reaching out to you and your colleagues in hopes to directly spread the word to your students.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Would it be possible for you to share this information with students studying engineering, technology, manufacturing, industrial trades and the like?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">We have two scholarships designed to meet applicants where they are at:
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<p class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Student Scholarship to support those exploring studies related to our field</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Employee Scholarship to support those already employed in the industry and expanding their knowledge</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">The scholarship application, eligibility and submission details can be found here:
<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ptworkforce.org%2FFoundation%2FFoundation%2FScholarships%2FScholarships.aspx&data=05%7C02%7Ceecs_bscs%40listserv.ohio.edu%7C0c31ed87dbc74d22f7d708dd7845e355%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C638798963730307258%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ieuXSJ6EoIF8pU3Ims7bGDIWuMGdYQgpqfM6ZAS5MUg%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://www.ptworkforce.org/Foundation/Foundation/Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx">
https://www.ptworkforce.org/Foundation/Foundation/Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">The deadline to submit is 06/01/2025, then our industry volunteers will select recipients in August and the scholarships will be funded by end of September.
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">I greatly appreciate your time and any assistance in advance! I hope we have the opportunity to support one of your students, and please reach out if you have any
questions.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Best,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Kevin</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Kevin Koreman</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Director, PTDA Foundation</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><a href="mailto:kkoreman@ptda.org"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">kkoreman@ptda.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Direct: (312) 239-6472 | Office: (312) 516-2100</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span lang="IT">230 W Monroe, Ste 1410, Chicago, IL 60606</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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