![]() ![]() The mission of UII is to create and sustain manufacturing jobs in Philadelphia through a comprehensive strategy between manufacturers and their community. PTR is a charter member of the Urban Industry Initiative (UII) in Philadelphia. The goal is to provide scholarships to America’s best and brightest in the solid waste field! Urban Industry Initiative The awards are based on academic performance, professional experience, advancement of solid waste management science, and the potential for success. The PTR/Riethmiller EREF Scholarship recognizes excellence in master’s, doctoral, or post-doctoral waste management research and education. Its mission is to fund and direct scientific research and educational initiatives for waste management practices to benefit participants and the communities they serve. PTR is an active supporter of the Environmental Research and Education Foundation. Thus far, over 50 students have been EREF scholars, many of whom are now in key academic and professional positions across the U.S. ![]() The Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) is one of the largest sources of solid waste research funding in the U.S., allocating approximately $1 million annually in research grants and graduate level scholarships. Environmental Research and Education Foundation Scholarship Program PTR has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to BLOCS since its inception and in the 2011 school year, BLOCS was able to grant partial tuition scholarships to more than 3000 students. ![]() BLOCS is committed to giving children of all incomes, races, ethnic origins and religions access to high quality, values based education in Philadelphia area Catholicschools.īLOCS has invested in the lives of tens of thousands of children throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia including some of the poorest neighborhoods in the City. BLOCS is an independent charitable organization supported by companies, firms, and foundations of all sizes in the five county Philadelphia region. PTR is deeply committed to its partnership with Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS). īusiness Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools PTR has eight current employees who have graduated from our co-op program and are now full time, productive team members! This year Edison High School opened the PTR Welding Center at Edison to promote education and training in welding practice and theory to high school students. PTR believes that training in the manufacturing trades is a powerful tool that companies throughout the city should invest in to ensure that the next generation of qualified, entry level workers are ready to meet the challenges of a 21st century work place. These high school seniors spend their afternoons at PTR during the school year applying their trade (electrical, carpentry, welding) under the supervision of our plant managers and foreman. PTR is involved with Mercy Vocational High School and Edison High School (both in the City of Philadelphia) by employing their students in our Co-op Program. PTR Baler and Compactor Company provides equipment and resources to many of the local schools including, Mercy Vocational High School, Thomas Edison High School, Randolph Career and Technical High School, and Benjamin Franklin High School. Our vision is that by making a difference now, we can create more prosperous jobs and better futures for generations to come. Making a difference by promoting and embracing American Manufacturing and the workforce it creates. Making a difference through good corporate citizenship and having a positive impact on the people and communities in which we serve. Making a difference by taking a leadership role in building the foundation for future generations through environmental education and vocational training. PTR has dedicated itself to making a difference. ![]() Philadelphia Area Schools Vocational Education Programs ![]()
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