The advanced manufacturing design technology (AMDT) program at Central Community College-Hastings has received a $50,000 check from the Gene Haas Foundation.

The funds are earmarked for student scholarships and bring the total amount that the Haas Foundation has donated to CCC to more than $320,000.

“On behalf of the Gene Haas Foundation, congratulations and thank you for all you’re doing,” said Hope Riska, education and events administrator for Productivity Inc., who presented the check. “Thank you to the instructors, the administration and everything CCC is doing for manufacturing education.”

Twenty ADMT students attended the event. Elizabeth Wolfe, a first-year student, expressed her gratitude for receiving the scholarship funds.

“The scholarship I received helped me get the required tools for my computer numerically control courses,” Wolfe said. “I will put some of the money towards a laptop for my required classes which include my SolidWorks design class. This award will help me get a degree to improve life for my son and I.”

AMDT program instructors and CCC administrators also took part.

“We can’t thank the Gene Haas Foundation enough for its support of the students in the AMDT program over the past decade,” said Troy Davis, AMDT instructor. “We look forward to continuing this great partnership.”