Scholarship America Spotlights Kleinfelder’s Academic Scholarship Program
Kleinfelder’s Academic Scholarship Program (KASP) was recently featured by Scholarship America, the nonprofit organization that administers the program. Its story highlights the impact KASP has had over the years and the people who continue to help it grow.
The article includes an interview with Kleinfelder Senior Human Resources Specialist Marie Mitchell-Jackson, who has managed the scholarship program since it launched almost two decades ago. Marie shares insights into how the program has supported hundreds of students, the connections it has created, and the pride employees feel when their families benefit from these opportunities.
Since its start, KASP has awarded close to 350 scholarships totaling about $800,000 to the children of employees and to Kleinfelder interns. Scholarship America’s article shares how this kind of support eases the pressure of rising education costs and, at the same time, strengthens Kleinfelder’s culture. Stories about past recipients, including those who’ve gone on to rewarding careers or even returned to Kleinfelder as employees, illustrate how the program continues to make a lasting impact.
Recognition from Scholarship America is a testament to the program’s success and the people who make it work. “Marie’s leadership and personal commitment have been at the heart of this program,” said Kleinfelder Human Resources Director Pat Schaffner. “She brings both care and consistency to the way it’s run, and that makes a real difference to our employees and their families. Thanks to her efforts, the program continues to thrive and reflect Kleinfelder’s dedication to supporting the next generation.”
