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metallica-gives-100000-to-fund-welding-programme
metallica-gives-100000-to-fund-welding-programme

Metallica gives $100,000 to fund welding programme

Legendary heavy metal band Metallica is awarding Michigan-based Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) a $100,000 grant to connect more nontraditional students to in-demand welding jobs.

GRCC is one of 10 colleges selected nationwide for the Metallica Scholars grant. The band’s ‘All Within My Hands Foundation’ has teamed up with the American Association of Community Colleges on the project, aimed at providing workforce training for community college students and reinvesting in cities where the band has toured. Metallica is appearing at the Van Andel Arena on 13th March.

Lars Ulrich, Metallica’s Co-founder and drummer, said, “All of us in the band feel fortunate that music has provided us the opportunity to be successful doing something we are passionate about.”

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