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hosted ten high school seniors for a SkillsUSA National Signing Day event in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania . In a style similar to National Signing Day events for high-school athletes , the students committed to careers in the skilled trades and signed ‘ letters of intent ’ for a job offer , apprenticeship or advanced technical training . Following the signing , Maggie surprised all ten students with scholarships , totaling $ 50,000 , towards the trade school of their choosing .
At a time when the residential housing sector is booming , and businesses continue to expand , this event shone a much-needed public spotlight on students pursuing careers in the skilled trades . “ As a 65-yearold building materials company , we know firsthand that young people can thrive and have incredible , lifelong success through the skilled trades ,” said Maggie . “ We are proud to be a sponsor of SkillsUSA , and we are even more proud of the students we ’ ve been able to get to know through this event .”
Building success
As the company navigates the second half of 2021 and celebrates its 65th anniversary , now is a great time for 84 Lumber to highlight all of its successes . As Frank puts it , “ how many 65-year-old companies are there , privately-held by the second generation and turning over $ 7 billion a year ?”
As it heads into its next decade , Frank and Ken envision the business continuing to be a privately-held , family company , consistently growing its store locations , expanding its team of loyal associates , and entering new markets where it is not present . “ We will also be investing capital back into our existing stores so that they continue to have the tools they need ,” added Frank .
New store openings are already frequently celebrated at the business , and 84 Lumber is expanding into Stockton , California ; Boise , Idaho ; Detroit , Michigan and more later this year . “ This is all part of the road map to growth that is driving us forward ,” said Frank .
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