Mike Henson (right), director of strategic alliances, Goodman Mfg. Co., presented a $25,000 check to Julie Wieman (left), president of the foundation. The donation will support and help grow the foundation’s two programs, Explore the Trades and Troops to Trades, both of which address the growing shortage of technicians by providing career information, scholarships, and connections to businesses across the U.S. and Canada.
“The technician shortage isn’t just a problem for service companies, it also affects manufacturing,” said Henson. “Manufacturers need to recognize that fewer technicians mean service companies can’t meet the needs of their customers, which will have a negative impact on all of our businesses. We all need to be concerned about this shortage.”