ESTEM Receives $15,000 Scholarship Donation
EASTVALE - On July 2025, ESTEM Academy received a $15,000 donation from the Gene Haas Foundation to be used for student scholarships of graduates heading into post-secondary education in the fields of engineering and manufacturing. The Gene Haas Foundation has been a long time supporter of the district's push to expand Career Technical Education, previously donating to the Norco and Santiago High School Engineering Programs.
Thank you to Gene Haas and the Foundation for their continued support.
Haas Automation
Haas Automation is the largest machine tool builder in the Western world, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-quality computer numerical control (CNC) machines. T he company is known for its reliable, affordable, and innovative equipment, including vertical and horizontal machining centers, CNC lathes, and rotary products. All Haas machines are produced in the company's state-of-the-art facility in Oxnard, California, and are a cornerstone of modern manufacturing across various industries. Haas is also currently the only American team in the Formula 1 Grid.
The Gene Haas Foundation
Established in 1999 by Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation, the Gene Haas Foundation is a philanthropic organization with a mission to support manufacturing education and the local community. The foundation provides grants and scholarships to schools and students pursuing careers in CNC machining and other manufacturing technologies. By sponsoring student competitions like robotics and awarding funds for training programs and technical centers, the Gene Haas Foundation works to address the skills gap in the manufacturing industry and inspire the next generation of skilled professionals.