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Skills - Scholarships - Solutions 

Unlocking Growth

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? V
isit 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

STERIS IMS Manufacturing Careers SkillPointe Scholarship
Birmingham Area

New Round Open

For individuals in the Greater Birmingham (Alabama) area pursuing training for manufacturing careers and interested in using their skills to make a difference in lives via the healthcare industry. 
$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  

Bies Family Automotive
SkillPointe Scholarship

For individuals of all backgrounds pursuing automotive

technician training in the Detroit (Michigan) area.
$5,000 grants

The Home Depot Foundation
Path to Pro Scholarship (Quarterly)

For individuals 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)

$2,000 grants

SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship

For individuals of all backgrounds and in any U.S. state who are pursuing training for skilled trades careers that do not require a four-year degree.

$1,000 grants

Donohue Family SkillPointe Scholarship, supported by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

For individuals of all backgrounds and in any U.S. state who are pursuing training for skilled careers that do not require a four-year degree.
$2,000 grants

Schneider Electric Boston Area 
SkillPointe Scholarship

Current Round Closed

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

Current Round Closed

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

Current Round Closed

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

Current Round Closed

For individuals of all backgrounds pursuing

Aviation Maintenance Technician training in selected markets.

Markets to be announced when scholarship re-opens.
$5,000 grants

Get in Touch

Leadership Team

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Alvin Townley

Founding Executive Director

 

Fundraising Executive, Strategy Consultant, National Author and Speaker

Former Senior Fellow, United States Naval Academy

Contact

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Laura Petrucci

Founding Board Chair

CEO, The Winthrop Group

Former Partner, Marketing Corporation of American (now Interpublic Group (IPG))

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Hal Logan

Director

CEO, Third Set Partners

Former CEO, Manhiem Interactive

Former COO, BuyBook Technologies

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Ned McCulloch

Director

Global Lead for Skills Education (Retired)

IBM

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Matt McKenna

Director

Former SVP, AutoTrader.com & Cox Automotive

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James Mylett

Director

Senior Vice President of U.S. Digital Buildings

President of Schneider Electric Buildings Americas

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Jim Runcie

Director

CEO, Partnership for Education Advancement

Former COO, Student Financial Aid (FSA), U.S. Department of Education

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Casey Sacks

Director

President, BridgeValley Community & Technical College

Former Assistant Secretary for Community & Technical Colleges, 

U.S. Department of Education

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Melissa Mullinix

Associate Director

Strategic Philanthropy Leader

Former IBM Internal Communications/United Way Chair

Contact Us

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The SkillPointe Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 500385
Atlanta, Georgia 31150

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