FarWest Fabricators Announces New $5,000 Jeff Carter Scholarship for Perry Technical Institute

YAKIMA, Wash., Oct. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- FarWest Fabricators today announced a new $5,000 Jeff Carter Scholarship to support Perry Technical Institute students pursuing technical training.

FarWest Fabricators is funding the new scholarship, named after its recently-retired former owner Jeff Carter, as part of its expanded commitment to the Yakima community following acquisition of the company by Solomons Fund, which was announced August 1, 2017. That commitment is a key element of a long-term strategic plan for FarWest Fabricators that envisions growing revenues and profits, creating new jobs and mentoring next-generation leadership.

"We've had great success over the years hiring Perry Tech graduates, and we know that great educational institutions are key to the health of any community," said Norm Thomas, chief executive officer of FarWest Fabricators. "We're proud to be able to offer our support both financially and through our employees serving as advisors and mentors for Perry Tech and its students."

The Jeff Carter Scholarship is the second Perry Tech scholarship provided by a Solomons Fund-purchased company in Yakima. The $5,000 Graphic Label Scholarship Fund was announced in August 2016.

The Perry Technical Institute Foundation will supervise the fund, which the school will award to two students in the amount of $2,500 each. Students in the following two programs are eligible: Welding, and Machining & Precision Manufacturing. The Foundation will make award decisions based on an assessment of grades, attendance and work ethic.

"Throughout our history, Perry has focused on providing industry with employees that have the right combination of technical skills and positive work habits," said Christine Coté, president of Perry Technical Institute. "Our success is built on the support and involvement of industry partners. We are honored to work with FarWest Fabricators to expand the scholarship opportunities available to Perry students."     

About FarWest Fabricators
FarWest Fabricators makes metal parts to exacting standards for a wide range of industries. It has earned a stellar reputation for customer service, quality and integrity since its founding in 1983. FarWest Fabricators has more than 80 employees, primarily at its headquarters in Moxee, Wash., who are engineers, software technicians, machinists, welders, sales specialists and administrators maintaining a corporate culture built on character, diligence, and commitment to customers and to one another. For more information, visit farwestfabricators.com.

About Perry Technical Institute
Perry Technical Institute is a private, non-profit technical school in Yakima, Washington, offering 12 paths to successful careers. Perry Technical Institute was founded in 1939 by Harriet I. Perry. Over the years, the school has developed a reputation in industry for providing students with the skills and work habits they need to succeed in the workplace. Perry Technical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Perry's certificate programs are approved by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and the associate degree program is approved by the Washington Student Achievement Council. For more information, visit perrytech.edu.

About Solomons Fund
Solomons Fund acquires companies to extend their legacies by applying principles of stewardship, operational excellence and long-term vision to produce exponential growth for the acquired companies and strong returns for Solomons Fund investors. FarWest Fabricators is Solomons Fund's most recent acquisition, announced in August 2017. It also owns Yakima-based Graphic Label and BestWorth Rommel of Arlington, Washington. For more information, visit solomonsfund.com.

CONTACT:

For FarWest Fabricators: Kevin Kutz 425.984.4777 or [email protected]
For Perry Technical Institute: Smitha Easter 509.895.5729 or [email protected]

SOURCE FarWest Fabricators