Great Lakes Boat Building School celebrates 'generator generosity'
CEDARVILLE — The Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) recently received more support for its “Enhancing Education with Equipment” campaign, with the donation of a new Kohler generator.
The campaign goal is $850,000 in monetary or gift-in-kind support. With this gift, the campaign has reached about $249,400 in support or 31 percent of the goal.
Interstate Power Systems, Inc. of Butler, Wisconsin and Kohler Co. of Kohler, Wisconsin provided the skid mounted 14 kilowatt, single-phase generator. School officials said this will provide hands-on marine skilled training.
“We appreciate Interstate’s and Kohler’s generosity and vision in donating this generator for our students to get experience with new equipment like this that is utilized in many marine mechanical settings,” said Matt Edmondson, GLBBS lead instructor. “We look forward to expanding our relationship with Interstate and Kohler and potentially in the future, certifications for our students.”
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Adam Blum, manager for marine sales at Interstate Power Systems, added that they "envisioned an opportunity to get involved and support the development of marine professionals with some equipment."
“We felt this Kohler generator with its versatility in its many applications would be a great teaching tool," he said.
GLBBS recently welcomed it largest cohort of 29 students for the 2023-24 school year.
“Not only do we thank Interstate PowerSystems and Kohler for this tremendous gift of a new Kohler generator, but it could motivate other industry leaders to assist us in preparing students for the marine industry,” said Nikki Storey, GLBBS president. “If other organizations or individuals want to participate in this campaign, please reach out to us.”
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Great Lakes Boat Building School celebrates 'generator generosity'
