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Bechtel Parsons Bluegrass gives $100,000 to Madison County Ignite Academy for welding and robotics
Summary
Bechtel Parsons Bluegrass announced a $100,000 donation to support welding and robotics at Ignite Academy (Ignite North in Richmond and Ignite South in Berea). District leaders noted the company has given more than $200,000 since 2008 and said the funds will back career and technical education and workforce training.
Bechtel Parsons Bluegrass announced a $100,000 donation Friday to support welding technology and robotics programs at Ignite Academy—s Ignite North campus in Richmond and Ignite South in Berea, Madison County Schools officials said.
David Gillum, superintendent of Madison County Schools, introduced the presentation and noted the joint venture has been a longtime partner for the district. "Since 2008, Bechtel Parsons Bluegrass has given over $200,000 back into Madison County Schools in the form of classroom grants," Gillum said, adding that he believes that equates to "about…
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