JCCA Scholarship Program
The Jackson Commercial Contractors Association supports education and our youth. We feel it is important to encourage and assist students interested in a career in the commercial construction trades. Each year, JCCA awards scholarships to Jackson area graduating seniors pursuing post-secondary education and training in the industry.
The CCAC introduced the Kids2College (K2C) initiative in 2014. Kids2College is a free program for 8th graders, funded by the Sallie Mae Fund. It includes in-class sessions that teach the importance of education after high school in a fun and easy-to-understand way. Students also get materials to take home to discuss with their families. At the end of the program, students have the opportunity to visit a local college, helping to build a 'college-going culture.' The program is managed by the CCAC and supported by the Cradle 2 Career Network.
2024
Owen Kidder - Concord
Graham Gumper - Hanover Horton
Ethan Applegate - Michigan Center
Logan Root - Springport HS
2023
Cheledon Martinez - East Jackson HS
2022
Brody Bahlau – (Western HS) - JCCA
2021
Dylan Krieger - Christoff and Sons Floor Covering Scholarship
Christopher Howard - Marv Swanson Scholarship
Cole Sharp - Jamie McKibbin Scholarship
2020
None awarded due to Covid-19
2019
Nicholas Ferris – Western HS
Zachary Keranen – Vandercook HS
Natalie Coppernoll – Grass Lake Hs
2018
Chad Carpenter – Napoleon HS
Kayla Fish – Grass Lake HS
2017
Skyler Dickerson
Preston Christoff - Westerm HS
Georgia Fotjask Scholarships
In recognition of Georgia Fojtasek’s unwavering dedication and generosity over her three decades of leadership, Henry Ford Health through the Community Vitality Fund, has awarded $10,000 to the JCCA for educational scholarships.
2024 - John Olkowski - Michigan Center
2023 - Koye Webb (Jackson HS)
2022 - Brogan Buchler (Northwest HS)
2021 - Andrew Poling
2020 - Conner Schefferly
O'Harrow Construction Company Scholarships
2024 - Quin Ferris - Parma Western
2023 - Raymond Ladd - Northwest HS
2022 - No Scholareship Given
2021 - Joseph Olkowski
Bailey Excavating Scholarships
2024 - Mason Czubachowski - Columbia Central
