For Immediate Release
October 2, 2025
Donahue Industries pledges 10K to The Northeast CT Education Foundation
In Support of The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center Fund
On Tuesday, September 16th members of Donahue Industries visited the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTC) at CT State Community College Quinebaug Valley. They presented a check to the Northeast CT Education Foundation (NCEF) for the AMTC Fund which supports AMTC students and the program at Quinebaug Valley.
The story of how this donation came to pass is an excellent example of how this region thrives through collaboration and connectivity. After initially learning about Donahue Industries through an ad on WINY Radio, AMTC Director Steve LaPointe contacted the company’s President Kyle Wojcik and VP of Operations Joe Draleau to invite them for a tour of the Center. Both were impressed with the facility and the programs offered. Donahue Industries President Kyle Wojcik commented on what a valuable resource the AMTC is to his business and other manufacturers, “When we first visited the AMTC at Quinebaug Valley, we were blown away by how amazing the facility is, how professionally it is run, and the fundamental skills that students learn during their training. Knowing that an employee came from the AMTC instills the confidence that we are getting the best candidate for the job, someone who is prepared and professional.” AMTC Director Steve LaPointe noted the importance of partnerships between the college and local manufacturers, “Connecting the students we serve with our business and industry partners is crucial to growing the pipeline of skilled employees to benefit our community.”
The mission of the Northeast CT Education Foundation is to provide scholarships and other financial support to residents of Northeast Connecticut who want to pursue higher education. To learn more about the NCEF, visit www.necteducationfoundation.org. For more information on how to support local students at CT State Community College Quinebaug Valley, please contact Director of Institutional Advancement Monique C.K. Wolanin at (860) 932-4174 or monique.wolanin@ctstate.edu
