Matt sits down with Tae Kang to talk about Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, delving into their efforts to enhance skilled trades education. The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence awards $1.5 million to 25 outstanding skilled trades teachers and programs in U.S. public high schools. 

Matt and Tae highlight inspiring stories of teachers like Keith Baker and Mark Simmons, who utilize their backgrounds to make a significant impact in the lives of students. They discuss the importance of encouraging young people to pursue careers in the trades and explore avenues for industry professionals to support trade programs, such as mentorship and involvement with organizations like SkillsUSA.

Applications for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence open on March 12th, 2024. To apply, submit your application at https://hftforschoolsprize.org/ by May 3, 2024.

Resources:
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence Applicationg: https://hftforschoolsprize.org/ 

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