Harold E. Montgomery Sr. Internship Stipend Fund
This fund facilitates internships at small businesses and community organizations for underrepresented minority high school and college students who have completed our training programs. Colorado Futuretek Advisory Board member Professor Lynn Wilson provided the initial endowment in honor of his grandfather, Harold E. Montgomery Sr., who was a great role model for young people.
To date, the fund has facilitated eight student internships: Two in 2016 and six in 2017. While we actively place interns with large companies, this fund subsidizes internships at small businesses and community organizations.
Benefits:
- Employers gain early exposure to potential future employees who are already familiar with their work environment. For small businesses and community organizations, Colorado Futuretek shares the cost.
- Student interns obtain marketable skills and experience that will enable them to compete effectively in the global workplace.
| Brief Profile of Harold E. Montgomery, Sr.
by Prof. Lynn Wilson
My Grandfather, affectionately known as “Tex” or “Paw Paw” by family and friends, was born on March 19, 1934 in San Antonio Texas and passed away December 21, 2012. He was the seventh child born in the family. Harold graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School in San Antonio, Texas in 1951. That same year, Harold enlisted in the United States Air Force. While in the USAF his extensive travel took him all over the world including defending our nation in Vietnam. He retired with distinction after twenty three years of service. After retiring from the Air Force, Harold received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from National Business College.
He was married to his wife, Marian, for sixty years, and they had five children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. His love for his family was immeasurable. His commitment, generosity, and devotion was exceeded only by his belief in God. Fond memories are Paw Paw’s advice to never give up, give your best effort, and to always finish what you start. He began his Civil Service career at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. Leading the transportation division, he was responsible for military logistics relocation of military families and was instrumental in transporting American soldiers during Desert Storm. He served fifteen years and retired with distinction as the Chief of Transportation. |