Touring Fastenal. Principals in the Winona Schools’ initiative Forging a Future on a tour inside the major Fastenal plant on Theurer Boulevard on the Far West End. The project is a partnership for workforce development.
School-industry partnership in third year
WINONA, Minn. — The Winona Public Schools fund-raising arm has reached a $326,000 threshold in a project to advance student pathways toward careers in industrial technology. The three-year-old project is continuing toward its $540,000 goal. At an event marking the milestone for the project, schools Superintendent Brad Berzinski singled out Fastenal, the Winona-based global manufacturer and supplier of industrial products, for committing $50,000 to the project, including $25,000 in matching funds. “This partnership is about much more than a donation,” Berzinski added. “Fastenal is helping us create meaningful experiences and opportunities for students while helping ensure our programs remain connected to the needs of today’s workforce.” Fastenal is Winona’s largest employer with a local payroll of 1,800.