Students Get Scholarships, Apprenticeships at Fridley Firm: Star Tribune

Students at Dunwoody College of Technology recently competed for scholarships and internships at Fridley metal-stamping company , according to the Star Tribune:

The family-owned firm makes 70 percent of North America’s appliance hinges. It has 53 employees, 13 apprentices and four interns but is looking for more.

A week ago, Ajax administered the national metalworker assessment skills test at its factory and pledged to give two Dunwoody candidates $15-an-hour internships, $10,000 scholarships and the chance to apprentice into journeyman status—a four-year program that pays up to $29 an hour and full tuition toward a four-year degree.

Read the full article at startribune.com.

E.J. Ajax regularly draws praise for its programs for students and hiring of veterans.

• Nov. 2012: For veterans, finding a job is new mission (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
• March 2012: Franken: Fund Worker-Training Offices (Fridley Patch)
• June 2011: Fridley firm gets nod from president (Star Tribune)