Our Work: <a:blue>Education</a:blue>

We build pathways to education to prepare the next generation of leaders for careers in <a:blue>mobility, technology and the trades. </a:blue>

No one in my family has studied a trade, but I believe I was made for it.

-Makenna Enga

Ford Auto Tech Scholarship Recipient.

Why We Support

We are experiencing a period of historic technological change where the skills and competencies needed to obtain and retain jobs are evolving rapidly.

Preparing for the Future of Work

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Ford scholarships

We provide scholarships for students pursuing STEM-related careers to assist with costs of tuition, technology, licensing fees or other tools and resources necessary for graduation or certification.

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Workforce training

We expand access to technical training and apprenticeship programs that open doors to automotive and tech careers and help meet the increasing demand for highly skilled workers.

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Career readiness

We mobilize educators, employers and community leaders to prepare young people for college and careers through career exploration and immersion programs that provide real-world skills development and hands-on learning opportunities.

Having this knowledge and training under my belt, I’m excited to see where it takes me.

-Lewis Thurmond

Focus:HOPE Machinist Training Graduate.

Our Essential Services Partners Include

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