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
Meet Frances
Construction Technology
Geomatics Engineering
Meet Enrique
Electrical Engineering
The SkillPointe Foundation helps aspiring workers afford the training they need to build rewarding, in-demand careers that do not require a four-year degree. We work with foundation and corporate partners to uplift individuals while building skilled talent pipelines that give businesses a competitive edge.
The Foundation has funded 800 strategic scholarships across 50 states while connecting students with potential employers.
And we're just getting started.
Apply for scholarships or learn more about us below.
Looking for more resources? Visit SkillPointe.com to learn about specific, in-demand careers, find the necessary training and get the help you need to start your skills-based career journey.
Niagara Cares
SkillPointe Scholarship
New Scholarship Program!
For individuals of all backgrounds pursuing training for skills related to beverage manufacturing (process technology) in the geographic areas of Alabama (includes GA metro area), Florida, Louisiana (includes MS), Pennsylvania & Texas.
$2,000 grants
STERIS Equipment Service
SkillPointe Scholarship
Cleveland & Dallas Areas
New Round Open
For individuals of all backgrounds pursuing skills related to technical equipment service (such as electro-mechanical, advanced manufacturing, HVAC, Plumbing, electro-hydraulic, field or customer service) and interested in using their skills to make a difference in the healthcare industry. Applicants should reside or plan to work in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio or Dallas, Texas areas.
$2,500 grants
PulteGroup Build Your Future
SkillPointe Scholarship
New Scholarship Program!
Designed to fuel the next generation of leaders in construction, this scholarship supports ambitious students pursuing careers in construction management, residential building, construction technology, or trade specialties like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Apply today to take the first step towards a promising career in the construction industry.
Southwire SkillPointe Scholarship
12 for Life
New Scholarship Program!
As part of their efforts to “Build Better Lives through Education, Employment and Opportunity”, Southwire Company is awarding 10 scholarships for eligible students participating in 12 for Life programs in
Carrollton, GA and Florence, AL.
$10,000 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 other building-related careers 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 careers not requiring a four-year degree. Must reside or plan to work in the Greater New York City area.
$2,500 grants
The Home Depot Foundation
Path to Pro Scholarship for Women
For women of all backgrounds and in any U.S. state who are pursuing training for construction-related fields that do not require a four-year degree (carpentry, construction management, electrical, HVAC, plumbing).
$4,000 grants
NetJets Aviation Maintenance
SkillPointe Scholarship
For individuals of all backgrounds pursuing
Aviation Maintenance Technician training in selected markets.
Markets to be announced when scholarship re-opens.
$5,000 grants
Leadership Team
Alvin Townley
Founding Executive Director
Fundraising Executive, Strategy Consultant, National Author and Speaker
Former Senior Fellow, United States Naval Academy
Laura Petrucci
Founding Board Chair
CEO, The Winthrop Group
Former Partner, Marketing Corporation of American (now Interpublic Group (IPG))
Hal Logan
Director
CEO, Third Set Partners
Former CEO, Manhiem Interactive
Former COO, BuyBook Technologies
Ned McCulloch
Director
Global Lead for Skills Education (Retired)
IBM
Matt McKenna
Director
Former SVP, AutoTrader.com & Cox Automotive
James Mylett
Director
Senior Vice President of U.S. Digital Buildings
President of Schneider Electric Buildings Americas
Jim Runcie
Director
CEO, Partnership for Education Advancement
Former COO, Student Financial Aid (FSA), U.S. Department of Education
Casey Sacks
Director
President, BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Former Assistant Secretary for Community & Technical Colleges,
U.S. Department of Education
Melissa Mullinix
Associate Director
Strategic Philanthropy Leader
Former IBM Internal Communications/United Way Chair