Meet NPC Friends & Family’s Student of the Month: John “Jack” Harris
John “Jack” Harris is currently studying welding at NPC’s Holbrook campus. With the support of the inaugural KGJ Roofing scholarship through NPC Friends and Family, he is building a brighter future for himself and his family. Harris discovered his passion for hands-on work during a summer job as a plumber’s apprentice, but quickly realized that real skills come from training, not just watching. That realization led him to NPC’s Welding program, where he’s thriving academically, never scoring below 90%. He said, “I've been fascinated with working with my hands, and NPC's classes teach me a lot of what I need to know to get a welding job. I take these classes very seriously.” He drives to class daily in a truck he rebuilt himself after the engine failed and supports his education through savings and pet-sitting. NPC Welding Faculty Wesley King notes that “John was always at the top of our class in the theory/testing side of our class, and his hands-on skills ended up being some of the best I have seen in years. He showed up every day and worked hard to complete the coursework. He is a hard worker with a lot of drive to be successful. I see him doing great things in the future.” The scholarship from KGJ Roofing and NPC Friends and Family will help him cover his second year of welding courses and allow him to keep building a future defined by hard work, skill, and community.
NPC Friends and Family is organized exclusively to support the mission and goals of Northland Pioneer College through the advancement of college programs and services, the establishment and growth of student scholarships, and the positive promotion of NPC.
NPC Friends & Family Inc. raises, invests, and distributes funds for the benefit of Northland Pioneer College and its students. We invite you to support one of our scholarships, give to the Eagle Fund, establish your own scholarship, or sponsor a special event or program. NPC Friends & Family Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. It is through generous donors like you that allow NPC students to reach their full potential. Your gift can change a student's life.
NPC students are succeeding in spite of all the odds. Many are the first generation in their families to attend college. Lots of adults are coming back to school while coping with the responsibilities of caring for children or elderly parents. Most have incredible financial need and they succeed because of the scholarships made possible, and sustained, by generous people like you!
