Metallica Scholars Program
Metallica Scholars Initiative
The Metallica Scholars Initiative at Trident Technical College helps students prepare
for rewarding careers through workforce education and training. Supported by Metallica's
All Within My Hands Foundation, the program provides scholarships that help students
gain the skills and credentials needed to succeed in today's workforce.
Trident Technical College Joins Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative
Trident Technical College is proud to announce its selection as one of eighteen new schools to join the eighth year of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $75,000 grant aimed at enhancing our Electrical Lineworker and Automotive Technology programs, eligible students will receive scholarship support as they pursue their programs of study.
"This grant will serve as a motivational investment in our students, our workforce, and the future of the Tri-County," said Dr. Vicky Wood, president of Trident Technical College. "As a first-generation technical college graduate, I know firsthand how access to higher education can change a student's trajectory and open doors for families. We are honored that All Within My Hands, Metallica and the American Association of Community Colleges selected Trident Technical College for the Metallica Scholars Initiative. This support will help students gain the skills, credentials, and confidence they need to move into high-demand careers that strengthen our region's economy." Read more>
Programs supported in 2026-27
For the 2026-2027 academic year, Metallica Scholars scholarships will support students enrolled in Trident Technical College's Automotive Technology and Electrical Line Worker programs. These programs provide hands-on training that prepares graduates for careers maintaining vehicle systems and supporting critical electrical infrastructure throughout the region.
TTC's Metallica Scholars Initiative in the News
- Trident Technical College one of 18 schools nationwide chosen to join Metallica Scholars Initiative - News 2 WCBD
- ENTER SANDMAN… and apparently, enter the classroom! - Mix 95.9 WMXZ
Established in 2017, All Within My Hands (AWMH) is a non-profit, philanthropic organization conceived by the members and management
of Metallica and dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce
education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services. Metallica
covers all administrative costs, so 100% of donations go directly to the organizations
supported by the Foundation. To date, All Within My Hands has provided grants of $19M
to career and technical education programs through its Metallica Scholars Initiative,
$8.8M to combat food insecurity, and $6.2M to disaster relief and other critical local
services worldwide.
The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) is a national effort to spotlight career and technical education (CTE) programs in
community colleges as a pathway to well-paying jobs through student-focused funding.
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) administers all aspects of MSI
in collaboration with All Within My Hands (AWMH), leveraging Metallica’s visibility
to elevate the respect for career and technical education.
As the voice of the nation’s community colleges, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) delivers educational and economic opportunity for more than 10 million diverse students
in search of the American Dream. Uniquely dedicated to access and success for all
students, AACC’s member colleges provide an on-ramp to degree attainment, skilled
careers, and family-supporting wages. Located in Washington, D.C., AACC advocates
for these not-for-profit, public-serving institutions to ensure they have the resources
and support they need to deliver on the mission of increasing economic mobility for
all.