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Skilled Work Scholars Fund

INVEST NOW

Invest in Wisconsin's Workforce. Fund a Future.

Skilled work is essential work. Your sponsorship helps local students get the hands-on training to power our state's future.
We invite you to partner with the Elkhorn Area School District Education Foundation, a local non-profit and 501(c)3 dedicated to helping Elkhorn students pursue careers in the skilled trades and technical fields, through the Skilled Work Scholars Fund.

Your dollars directly fund students entering programs in welding, carpentry, HVAC, auto tech, and more. These are the essential workers who keep our community running—and they need your support to get started. Your investment helps students in high school succeed in the workplace!

Investment Avenues

Investment Levels

Student Scholarship & Support
  • Tuition and Fees
  • Certification/Licensing Courses
  • Tools and Equipment
  • Textbooks and Course Materials
  • Stipend
Career Cluster & Pathways
  • Industry Certifications
  • Exam Fees
  • Continuing Education Credits
  • Equipment Upgrades
  • Matching Grant Dollars
Workforce Development
  • Invest in Initiatives for Underserved/Underrepresented Students
  • Sponsor Student Wages
  • Support Employability Skill Curricula
Legacy Level ($100,000+) Investment dollars will create a lasting legacy that will fund career and technical education programs, as well as skilled trades, for generations.

Master Level ($50,000+) Your investment will enable our teachers to acquire current manufacturing technology, creating a workforce that remains in Elkhorn and Walworth County. These dollars may be used for immediate purchases or invested to create a legacy of opportunities for students, impacting hundreds of skilled trades students.

Journeyman Level ($15,000 - $49,999) An individual or company contribution will enable our health sciences students to utilize current medical equipment in high school or provide resources to the YouthBuild in their ongoing construction of workforce housing, resulting in a new generation of health care workers and tradespeople. 

Apprentice Level ($5000 - $14,999) The Apprentice Level of investment will purchase new welders and digital tools for our over 200 students enrolled in these courses, who are pursuing careers in these in-demand fields. 
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Toolbox Level ($500 - $4,499) Toolbox investors will see their dollars immediately spent on protective equipment for students taking machining and welding classes. These dollars will ensure all of our students have access to skilled trades and workforce readiness.

Together, we can close the skills gap and keep talent right here in Walworth County!

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​Elkhorn Area School District Education Foundation
3 North Jackson Street, Elkhorn, WI, 53121
262-723-3160 | [email protected]
The Elkhorn Area School District Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

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  • Home
  • About
    • About EASDEF
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Grants
    • Online Proposal
    • Proposal Guidelines
    • Grants Awarded
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Make a Gift
    • Give Online
  • Skilled Work Scholars Fund
  • Contact