First-place winners and their schools will receive $100,000—$70,000 for the high school skilled trades program and $30,000 for the teacher. Second-place winners, including the five automotive technology teachers, will each receive $50,000, with $35,000 going to their public high school skilled trades program and $15,000 to the individual teacher or team.

“Skilled trades educators are crucial to helping students stay engaged and motivated in high school,” said Danny Corwin, executive director of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools. “We make these awards because we believe in these teachers, we believe in these students, and we believe this vital sector deserves more support and investment.”