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 During the 2020 holiday season, Brandt asked employees to choose a
local non-profit where the company could make a financial impact
with a donation. In response to social distancing requirements, the
company moved their annual holiday celebration online, creating a
five-day web-based interactive party that culminated in a major
philanthropic effort. The Heartland Community College Foundation,
along with two other local non-profits, received donations from the
Brandt philanthropic fund.
The Heartland Community College Foundation helps students with
financial assistance through scholarships and provides other
supports including training and equipment.
With Central Illinois moving into reduced COVID restrictions, Brandt
was able to formally present the HCC Foundation with the donation at
Brandt facilities in Hudson, IL.
“Meaningful, accessible educational opportunities are key to a
thriving workforce and a growing economy,” said Mike Nau, Operations
Manager, Brandt Industries USA Ltd. “Heartland Community College
does a fantastic job of training local women and men to succeed in
their career journeys and we’re thrilled to be able to have a part.”
Heartland provides specialized training and education that is
tailored to the workforce needs of the regional economy. Recently
HCC added new programs to support emerging jobs in precision
agriculture, agronomy sales and management, and ag-related
technology.
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“A huge thanks is due to the employees and leadership of Brandt for
choosing to invest in Heartland Community College students,” said HCC Foundation
Executive Director Chris Downing. “The support of Brandt will help area students
with access to learning opportunities through scholarships, programs, and
support services. Our partnership with Brandt has been vital to Heartland’s
efforts to educate the agriculture industry professionals of today and
tomorrow.”
Visit
www.heartland.edu/agriculture to learn more about Agriculture programs
at Heartland Community College.
About the Brandt Group of Companies
The Brandt Group of Companies — headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada —
is comprised of Brandt Agricultural Products, Brandt Engineered Products, Brandt
Equipment Solutions, Brandt Road Rail, Brandt Positioning Technology, Brandt
Truck Rigging & Trailers, Brandt Finance, Brandt Developments Ltd., Brandt Road
Technology, Brandt Mineral Technology, and Brandt Tractor Ltd. — the world’s
largest privately-owned John Deere Construction & Forestry equipment dealer.
Brandt has over 100 locations in Canada and the U.S., over 3,200 employees, and
a growing international audience; serving the construction, forestry,
agriculture, rail, mining, steel, and energy industries with unique custom
products. Brandt is one of Canada’s largest privately owned companies and is
among an elite group of Platinum Club members of Canada’s Best Managed
Companies.
[Steve Fast
Director, Public Information
Heartland Community College] |
