LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The North Coast Builders Exchange (NCBE) recently awarded $2,500 to Lake County high schools.

All five high schools were awarded grants ranging in amounts from $100 to $600, totaling $2,500.

The NCBE is a member-operated, nonprofit association serving the construction industry primarily in Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties.

Grants will be used to purchase supplies and/or tools for construction, woodworking and/or fabrication classes.

The NCBE provides small grants to school programs to support the building trades.

The NCBE also host the Careers in Construction Expo, assists with industry guest speakers and helps graduating seniors find work.

For more information regarding the North Coast Builders Exchange contact Robin Bartholow Workforce Development Director at 707-542-9502 or visit the exchange's Web site at http://www.ncbeonline.com .