The Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) is pleased to announce a new partnership with UA Local 51, the trade union for plumbers, pipefitters and refrigeration technicians in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Through this relationship, the RIIL will promote opportunities within Local 51 to students from its member schools across the state.

As part of the partnership, Local 51 will provide a $500 trade scholarship to a graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in the trades industry.

Congratulations to 2024 RIIL Trades Scholarship winner Brady Toner of Rogers High School who was presented with his scholarship by PCOA Chairman Dan Warner, Local 51 Business Manager Bill DeMello and RIIL Executive Director Mike Lunney.  



 

Congratulations to 2023 RIIL Trades Scholarship winner Kyle Joyal of Coventry who was presented with his scholarship by RIIL Executive Director Mike Lunney, PCOA Chairman Dan Warner and Local 51 Business Manager Bill DeMello. 

Congratulations to 2022 RIIL Trades Scholarship winner Michael Etchells of Narragansett who was presented with his scholarship by Local 51 Business Manager Paul Alvarez (left) and the RIIL's Steve Silva.