Skills - Scholarships - Solutions
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For Students, Corporations, and Communities
Over 800 scholarships funded nationwide for in-demand skills training
Thousands of students
​connected to employers
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NetJets Aviation Maintenance
$5,000 Scholarship Recipient
Since 2021, the SkillPointe Foundation has helped aspiring workers afford the training to build rewarding careers in high-demand industries that do not require a four-year degree, while also helping corporate partners make skilled talent pipelines their competitive edge.
The Foundation has raised more than $2 million and funded more than 800 strategic scholarships in all 50 states while connecting thousands of students with potential employers.
And we're just getting started.
Continue on below to learn more or apply for scholarships. But if you're just starting to explore in-demand, high-paying skilled careers or where to find necessary training, please visit SkillPointe.com for a wealth of resources.
NetJets Aviation Maintenance SkillPointe Scholarship
For individuals of all backgrounds pursuing Aviation Maintenance Technician training in selected markets. (To be announced when scholarship re-opens.)
$5,000 grants
Schneider Electric Boston Area
SkillPointe Scholarship
For individuals of all backgrounds pursuing training for skills related to building automation, IT and controls, electrical, HVAC, or another building-related career not requiring a four-year degree. Must reside or plan to work in the Boston, MA, area.
$2,000 grants
Schneider Electric
New York City Area
SkillPointe Scholarship
For individuals of all backgrounds pursuing training for skills related to building automation, IT and controls, electrical, HVAC, or other building-related career not requiring a four-year degree. Must reside or plan to work in the Greater New York City area.
$2,500 grants
STERIS Equipment Service
SkillPointe Scholarship
Cleveland & Dallas
For individuals of all backgrounds pursuing skills related to technical equipment service (such as electrical, advanced manufacturing, and HVAC) and interested in using their skills to make a difference in the healthcare industry. Applicants should reside or plan to work in the Cleveland, OH, or Dallas, TX, areas.
$2,500 grants
Leadership Team
Alvin Townley
Founding Executive Director
Fundraising Executive, Strategy Consultant, National Author and Speaker
Former Senior Fellow, United States Naval Academy
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Laura Petrucci
Founding Board Chair
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CEO, The Winthrop Group
Former Partner, Marketing Corporation of American (now Interpublic Group (IPG))
Erin Izen
Director
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Sr. Director of Workforce Programs
The Home Depot
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Hal Logan
Director
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CEO, Third Set Partners
Former CEO, Manhiem Interactive
Former COO, BuyBook Technologies
Ned McCulloch
Director
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Global Lead for Skills Education (Retired)
IBM
Matt McKenna
Director
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Former SVP, AutoTrader.com & Cox Automotive
Jim Runcie
Director
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CEO, Partnership for Education Advancement
Former COO, Student Financial Aid (FSA), U.S. Department of Education
Casey Sacks
Director
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President, BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Former Assistant Secretary for Community & Technical Colleges,
U.S. Department of Education
Melissa Mullinix
Associate Director