Warwick, RI – The Town Fair Tire Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 Vocational School Toolship Award that is given each year to students at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center (WACTC). Student recipients this year include:
Noah Almeida (Academy of Business)
Landon Benevides (Construction Trades)
Jaden Brown (Cosmetology)
GIanna Gioffreda (Culinary Arts)
Kason Gooding (Electrical Trades)
Sarena Handy (Automotives)
Christopher Manzoni (Marine Trades)
Jordan Souto (Automotives)
Kevin Tran (Construction Trades)
Matthew Zegarzewski (Marine Trades)
The grant this year is not limited to automotive students, but includes 10 students from across various industries. “The students receiving this Award have been selected by the faculty and staff of our Career and Technical Center for their character, integrity and dedication shown each day – in addition to ongoing excellence put forth in both their academics and respective industries” said Frank Galligan, Director of WACTC.
“Each of the award winners received a $1,000 Toolship Award, with the intent of purchasing tools, clothing, technology, and other essential items they will need to help get a jump start on their chosen careers. The Town Fair Tire Foundation has been extremely generous to our kids and community over the years - and their kindness only continues” Galligan notes. The students were notified by him during a surprise announcement, alongside their families and friends, at the Annual WACTC Senior Recognition Night on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
To learn more about the Town Fair Tire Foundation and their invaluable charitable work, click here. For further information about the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center (WACTC), and opportunities for program enrollment, please call (401) 734-3150.
[Pictured above (L-R): Sarena Handy, Jaden Brown, Gianna Gioffreda, Christopher Manzoni, Kason Gooding, Noah Almeida, Kevin Tran, Landon Benevides, and Jordan Souto. Not pictured: Matthew Zegarzewski.]
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