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Training Scholorships

NIBA – The Belting Association honors the memory of Ron “Rubber Ron” Roalsen for his ‘common sense’ approach to our industry and the people who work hard within it. Thanks to a grant from Ron’s family, NIBA is pleased to annually offer two (2) Technical Seminar Scholarships for employees of NIBA member companies.

Ron Roalsen always fought for the hard-working men and women who work in NIBA member companies, and the Rubber Ron Scholarship will keep helping those individuals improve their skills.

The Rubber Ron Scholarship is supported by Beltservice Corporation.

 

How to Apply
At the completion of NIBA Heavyweight Technical Seminars, the instructors will select an attendee based on their perspective of the trainees, their involvement, and interaction during the trainings to receive the Rubber Ron Scholarship. The sponsor company will receive notification that their employee was awarded this scholarship, as well as a $500 award back to the company that sent the trainee.

Steve Fournier Scholarship

NIBA – The Belting Association is pleased to honor the memory of Steve Fournier, a valued NIBA member and lightweight trainer with a scholarship presented at one of NIBA’s lightweight training seminars. Steve’s outstanding contributions to the association and the belting industry, along with his vast experience, had a direct impact on the Key Principles and Best Practices of Lightweight Belting seminar we run today. He also served on NIBA’s Education and Technical Committee.

The Steve Fournier Scholarship will be presented at each Key Principles and Best Practices of Lightweight Belting seminar to the attendee that our trainers identify as the most engaged participant.

 

How to Apply
At the completion of one of NIBA’s lightweight belting seminars, the instructors will select an attendee based on their perspective of the trainees, their involvement, and interaction during the trainings to receive the Steve Fournier Scholarship. The sponsor company will receive notification that their employee was awarded this scholarship, as well as a $500 award back to the company that sent the trainee.