Ken Iverson Project (KIP) is a steel sculpture-making contest among area schools. Approximately 500 lbs. of steel from Nucor are donated to participating schools. KIP is an initiative of Nucor to encourage participation in the community, the arts, and to encourage teamwork and collaboration across departments. By participating in this project, students will work as a team to show their creativity and to leave their mark in the community. We highly encourage collaboration of the art, history, and shop classes to create a sculpture centered around the “History of West Virginia"
Who is Ken Iverson?
Ken Iverson is a former president of Nucor. He is credited with transforming Nucor Steel from a nearly bankrupt company in the 1960’s into the largest and most successful steelmaker in the United States. Iverson vigorously advocated for a lean management staff, decentralized decision-making structure, egalitarian work environment, and promoted a strong safety culture.