What's Happening in Piqua, OH…

Upper Valley Career Center (UVCC) in Piqua has not just one, but two teachers receiving national teaching prizes supplied by Harbor Freight Tools.

A leader in the high-quality tool industry, Harbor Freight Tools has over 1,450 stores across the United States. The company offers an expansive selection of tools and associated items to do with automotive, air and power tools for use in the shop and the home.

This year, a total of $1.5 million in prizes will be awarded by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools to 25 skilled trades teachers across the country, of which 150,000 will go to two UVCC teachers. Over 1,000 teachers submitted their applications for a portion of the prize money.

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Automotive teacher Andy Buehler was one of five to receive a $100,000 grand prize, of which $70,000 will go to the school and the remaining given to him for his own use. Manufacturing teacher Konner Keller was awarded $50,000, one of 20 to be awarded this amount. The school will receive $35,000 of Keller’s prize money and he will receive $15,000.

A total of $105,000 will go to the high school skilled trade program at Upper Valley Career Center.

UVCC offers high school students the opportunity to start working in their field and earn college credits, without missing out on school activities such as sports while doing so.