Help Shape the Future Workforce of the Steel and Metals Industry
Since 2010, the Outside Processors Council (OPC) has partnered with SparkForce—the charitable foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (formerly Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs)—to offer scholarships supporting students preparing for careers in the metals industry. Nearly $100,000 in OPC scholarships has been awarded to date. Now operating as part of the Association of Metals Processors and Distributors (AMPD), the AMPD board continues to lead the program and its fundraising efforts.
The Processors Auction: A Fundraiser Like No Other
This isn’t your average auction. Companies donate valuable processing services—such as pickling, slitting, and leveling—and SparkForce promotes these services to a highly targeted audience of potential customers. The auction is hosted entirely online, kicking off during the Motor City Slitters Golf Outing and remaining open for two weeks afterward. There’s no need to attend in person—bidding is open to all, from anywhere.
What Makes This Event Unique?
Customers can bid on services they’re already planning to purchase—all while supporting a great cause. Donations are tax-deductible, your company gains exposure, and most importantly, your participation helps develop the next generation of manufacturing talent.