Greenville, SC – Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, has awarded $2,500 to Kristina Glasow of Simpsonville, South Carolina to support her pursuit of a career in the skilled trades. Glasow received one of four scholarships awarded as part of Metal Supermarkets’ fourth-annual Trade School Scholarship program. 

Glasow is attending WyoTech, where she studies collision and refinishing technology. She is pursuing a career in the automotive field, with a focus on custom vehicle modifications, specifically classic car restorations and high-performance motorsport builds. Her goal is to master the art of restoring classic cars, preserving their original character while enhancing their performance and reliability. 

“Growing up, I was always drawn to hands-on work, especially anything related to cars,” said Glasow. “There’s a unique satisfaction in building, fixing and improving something with my own two hands. I dream of working on A-class trophy trucks, where every detail – from custom roll cages to advanced suspension systems – plays a crucial role in performance and safety. Each build presents a new challenge and an opportunity to innovate, which keeps me motivated.”

Supporting Future Generations of Skilled Trade Workers

North America is facing a growing deficit of skilled trades workers, with over 320,000 welding professionals projected to be needed by 2029. Additionally, an average of 80,000 welding jobs will need to be filled annually between 2025 and 2029. To address this critical skills gap and to raise awareness of the vital trades industry, Metal Supermarkets created the annual Trade School Scholarship in 2022. Since its launch, the company has awarded $40,000 to students who are pursuing valuable careers in the trades. 

“Kristina’s commitment to her craft makes her a standout recipient, and we are thrilled to contribute to her growth in the trades,” said Ryan Pryznyk, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets. “We congratulate Kristina Glasow on being selected for this year’s Trade School Scholarship and we look forward to her continued success.”

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To learn more about the Metal Supermarkets Trade School Scholarship and to discover past recipients, visit: https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/
For more information: Laura Schober, Senior PR & Communications Specialist | (647) 981-9040●