CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A new scholarship program is offering all area high school seniors a direct pathway into the growing HVAC industry, providing full funding for career training that leads to job opportunities.

Southern Ohio Technical Institute launched the program in partnership with the Charles Shor Foundation, targeting students who may not envision a traditional college path but want to enter a booming trade with over 45,000 available jobs.

"The Charles Shor Foundation is funding this program, and it's designed to get the young high schoolers into the trade," said Michael Tribbel, owner and founder of the vocational school.

The intensive 10-week program runs four days a week, totaling 200 hours, and provides students with valuable certifications and hands-on training in heatin

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