"I was there when we brought the Union in. The first-time contract they won for us was unbelievable. It changed the quality of my life. I am now a Shop Steward and enjoy working with my Union and looking after my fellow workers. "
In 2016, the Board of the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund established the Training and Vocational Programs Scholarship. The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship awards scholarships on the basis of a comprehensive process. Areas that are reviewed by the Committee include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) Personal Statement, (2) Essay, (3) Letters of Recommendation and (4) Financial Need.
The scholarship awards are paid directly to the schools. Scholarship winners are awarded scholarships up to $2000, depending on financial need. Training or vocational programs must be in a Teamster-represented industry.
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