HOUSTON – The East Harris County Manufacturers Association held their 3rd annual golf tournament at the Wildcat Golf Club in December.
The association raises scholarship money for students attending San Jacinto College, Lee College and Houston Community College, who are pursuing jobs in the contract services and technical operations of plants in the Houston area.
Monty Heins with Dow Chemical said there is a greater need for workers in area plants than ever before.
EHCMA is comprised of over 130 manufacturing companies in the Houston area, and members contribute over $12 billion annually to the local economy.
The tournament raised over $500,000 for scholarships.
Learn more about them at ehcma.com.