SANFORD - 中央卡罗莱纳社区学院 graduate Neil Coggins has established the Fix-It Plumbing Scholarship Endowment at his alma mater. The scholarship will benefit students in the Industrial Systems or Building Construction Technologies programs.

Fix-it Plumbing 服务 began in 1982 as a part-time job for Coggins while he was enrolled at 推荐正规买球平台.

"推荐正规买球平台 is definitely special to me and close to my heart being that the two years I was enrolled directly helped me to be where I am today,柯金斯说. "The knowledge and skills obtained through the two-year Industrial Maintenance program opened the door to qualify and obtain a great job after graduation."

Coggins points out that his foundation in plumbing skills is due to the investment of time, energy and resources of one of his high school teachers, 唐尼Brafford.

1984年毕业后, Coggins was employed by Weyerhaeuser Company for 11 years as a maintenance mechanic and still did plumbing work part-time. In October 1995, he began plumbing as a full-time profession.

Coggins 说 that he and his company have been blessed and prosperous throughout the years thanks to many 伟大的员工 and great customers.

"We are currently in our 27th year with 15 awesome, dedicated and skilled employees with a customer base in excess of 13,000 customers -- many of who are still active customers since the beginning in 1982,柯金斯说. He notes that the success of the family-owned and operated business is due to many people -- "the hard work, 对自己的支持和奉献, 我的家人, 伟大的员工, 我们的客户群和许多好朋友."

"When you surround yourself with people you trust, 努力工作的人, 人专用, 要引导的人, 支持和鼓励你, people to help you when you make mistakes and believe in you when you don't believe in yourself, people to celebrate victories and successes, 你会成功的. Not just in the business world, but in all things we might face in life,柯金斯说.

Coggins 说 that 推荐正规买球平台 stands out in the community and surrounding areas by offering such a variety of curriculums and opportunities to reach a diverse student base. "This in turn helps our area businesses and communities grow with better talent and skillset,柯金斯说.

"推荐正规买球平台 is special due to the staff of great educators, 过去和现在, who love their jobs and make investments in their students to help each one be successful in their chosen career path."

Dr. 艾米丽C. Hare, Executive Director of the 推荐正规买球平台 基金会, said she is grateful for Mr. 柯金斯对母校的慷慨. "推荐正规买球平台 is grateful for the continuation of support from our alumni base. Mr. Coggins exemplifies generosity through his investment in the 基金会 and we are grateful to him for paying it forward. The Fix-It Plumbing Endowment will make a difference in the lives of our students for years to come."

琳达F. Turbeville, Chair of the 推荐正规买球平台 基金会 Board of Directors, 说, “尼尔的工作很辛苦, 完整性, and entrepreneurial spirit have led to the success of Fix-It Plumbing. 就像在其他案例中看到的那样, successful entrepreneurs have expressed their appreciation for the boost provided by 中央卡罗莱纳社区学院 in their lives by providing scholarships for others who are trying to establish a better future for themselves. We are extremely grateful to Neil for his generous endowment to the 推荐正规买球平台 基金会 that will help many others in achieving their goals of financial independence."

The 推荐正规买球平台 基金会 is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with, 但是独立于, 学院. It receives donations of money and equipment on behalf of 推荐正规买球平台 and uses them to promote the educational mission of 学院 and assist students through scholarships and grants.

"I feel it is truly important to support and give of my time and resources to invest back into 推荐正规买球平台 through the 推荐正规买球平台 基金会 to offer opportunities to others to receive the quality education and opportunities offered at 推荐正规买球平台 just as I received many, 许多年前,柯金斯说.

"An investment in the 推荐正规买球平台 基金会 is an investment to help make a positive difference in the future of a young man or young woman who just might become your next employee, a business owner or leader in our community -- and that reward is priceless."

For information on giving to the 推荐正规买球平台 基金会, contact Dr. 艾米丽C. Hare, Executive Director of the 推荐正规买球平台 基金会, 919-718-7230, or ehare@ospifse.net.