NJSIAA adds IBEW Local 102 as sponsor

Will provide scholarships for student-athletes entering the trades

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (Sept. 8, 2021) – NJSIAA and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 102 have entered into a sponsorship agreement that will support the association’s programs and the student-athletes it serves. Specifically, IBEW Local 102 will provide scholarship opportunities to students who pursue trade-focused careers after completing high school.

“At Local 102, we take great pride in embracing the communities we serve,” says Bernie Corrigan, president, IBEW Local 102. “Partnering with the NJSIAA has provided us a platform to touch our leaders of tomorrow. We look forward to supporting all those who make a difference on the field and in the classroom!”

The sponsorship will be particularly visible during NJSIAA championship events, when IBEW Local 102 will display various types of signage.

“Or student-athletes take a broad range of paths once their time in high school concludes,” notes Colleen Maguire, NJSIAA’s executive director. “We’re extremely appreciative of IBEW Local 102 for helping support our young women and men who wish to establish careers in the trades.”

About IBEW Local 102

IBEW Local 102 has provided highly skilled electricians to projects in New Jersey and Pennsylvania since 1900. Building relationships with our business partners is our top priority. We are the first labor union to become a member of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association and are a proud partner of Choose New Jersey. We have over 250 licensed contractors and mandatory OSHA safety training. Our apprenticeship program is nationally recognized and we enjoy multiple relationships within the higher education community including a BA in Construction Management from Rowan University.  IBEW Local 102 –  Lighting the Path, Leading the Way!

About the NJSIAA                                                                                                                                          

Established in 1918, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) is a voluntary, non-profit organization comprised of 436 accredited public and non-public high schools. A member of the National Federation of State High School Associations, the NJSIAA conducts tournaments and crowns champions in 33 sports. Championship competition for girls is sponsored in basketball, bowling, cross country, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, outdoor track, winter track, volleyball, and wrestling. Boys’ championships are determined in baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, fencing, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, outdoor track, winter track, volleyball, and wrestling.

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