Donation to Mike
Rowe's foundation helps Veterans gain necessary training for
in-demand, skilled trade jobs on American soil
COVINGTON, Ga., Nov. 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, and in recognition of the service of
America's military Veterans, the Veteran-led nationwide cell phone
service provider, PureTalk, today announced its donation of
$50,000 to the mikeroweWORKS
Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to filling the skills gap
America is currently facing by providing scholarships and training
to acquire skilled labor jobs to motivated individuals, including
our Veterans, to help them find sustainable employment as they
transition to civilian life.
PureTalk and its customers remain deeply committed to supporting
Veterans in their journey back to civilian life. Since January 2023, PureTalk and their customers
contributed nearly 400,000 individual donations to AWP, a
non-profit organization that connects Veterans and their families
with critical mental health resources in their local communities.
Recently, contributions from PureTalk customers in the wake of
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have helped drive a 384% increase in
donations to AWP.
"No matter how quickly the world changes, the qualities of
successful individuals are still the same," said Mike Rowe, best known as the creator and host of
the hit TV series Dirty Jobs and founder of the
mikeroweWORKS Foundation. "The principles of hard work,
determination and respect for others are always in demand and a big
part of scholarships. I'm grateful to PureTalk for their generous
support of Veterans central to our scholarship program."
On a recent episode of "The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe" podcast, combat Veteran, former Staff
Sergeant, and Medal of Honor recipient, Clint Romesha, a PureTalk
Brand Ambassador, discussed his experiences in the military and
finding work after service, along with his work with PureTalk
and the critical importance of supporting Veterans. Driven by a
purpose of patriotism and a commitment to supporting Veterans and
their families, PureTalk contributes to organizations that honor
and assist those who bravely serve our country. By choosing
PureTalk, customers not only receive exceptional wireless service
but also make a meaningful impact on the lives of servicemen and
women. For more information about how PureTalk supports
hard-working Americans, visit www.PureTalk.com.
About PureTalk
Veteran-led and founded in 2004,
PureTalk is a nationwide cell phone service provider offering
unlimited plans starting at $25/month. With customer service in the U.S.,
support of our military, and a 100% money-back guarantee, PureTalk
is focused on delivering the best customer experience and unlimited
plans at a fair price, all on the nation's most dependable 5G
network. At PureTalk, patriotism drives our purpose. We are
committed to supporting our Veterans and their families. We
contribute to organizations that honor and assist those who bravely
serve our country. By choosing PureTalk, you're not only getting
great wireless service but you're also making a meaningful impact
on the lives of our servicemen and women. Visit puretalk.com for
additional information.
About
mikeroweWORKS
The mikeroweWORKS Foundation is a
501(c)(3) public charity that challenges myths and misperceptions
about the skilled trades and helps close the skills gap. Through
its Work Ethic Scholarship Program and work ethic curriculum,
mikeroweWORKS strives to help people get trained for in-demand,
skilled jobs and give the next generation of skilled workers a new
appreciation for work ethic. Since its inception, it has granted
more than $11 million in work ethic scholarships to more than 2,000
recipients, and its work ethic curriculum is currently implemented
in more than 50 high schools and colleges nationwide.
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