June 10, 2024 - For the third straight year, C.H. Guenther & Son (CHG) will award scholarships to seniors graduating from San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) schools to help them pursue careers in food service, manufacturing, or a related industry.
This year, 21 seniors from 10 different campuses will receive scholarships. Many are participants in the SAISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Through CTE, students choose a career cluster and participate in a variety of courses that provide them with the knowledge and skills they need for college, trade programs, and a future career.
The scholarships are part of Guenther Gives, CHG’s corporate giving program which directs resources toward food security, health and well-being, and education programs. The education component seeks to support opportunities for students interested in careers manufacturing, business, or the food and beverage industry.
“While CHG is a global food manufacturing company, we are eager to invest our resources right here in San Antonio, home of our corporate office,” says Rod Hepponstall, CEO & President of CHG. “We have formed a great partnership with SAISD. These scholarships will help these students increase their skills in an emerging profession and, hopefully, in a few years benefit our local community.”
Over the first two years, CHG awarded a total of 40 scholarships to SAISD students.
“We are grateful for these scholarships, which allow our students to expand their knowledge in their chosen fields by pursuing advanced certifications and education,” said Johnny Vahalik, assistant superintendent of College, Career and Military Readiness in SAISD. “We thank C. H. Guenther & Son for supporting the goals of the next generation of innovators.”
About C.H. Guenther & Son
San Antonio-based C.H. Guenther & Son is a leading food manufacturer that has delivered high-quality products and “just baked from scratch” flavor for 170 years. Founded in Texas in 1851, the global company employs almost 3,500 people in 29 manufacturing locations in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. CHG is a leading supplier of value-added grain-based and frozen food products for foodservice clients and select consumer markets. CHG’s well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. CHG is owned by Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) along with management and other co-investors. Visit us at www.chg.com.