SMART Scholars is a program to help build the local workforce through Skilled Trades. Think of it as growing our community's workforce. Scholarships help with expenses so graduates can advance their skills and knowledge while they are on the job or in training.

Skilled trades careers are in high demand and pay great wages. Everyone
is impacted by someone in the skilled trades every day.

Graduates can attend a community college, be an apprentice, or receive on-the-job training. Choose your career and the training platform that is driven by the industry.

Anyone and Everyone! SMART Scholars combine education and
workforce skills!

• Industry Opportunities that move the workforce forward

• Education that is career-oriented: Two-year degree, four-year degree,      certification, and credential

• Workforce experience, on-the-job training, internships,
      apprenticeships

• Get to your career quickly and earn while you learn!

Agriculture
Animal Caretaker, Farm Equipment Technician, Farmer, Nursery and Greenhouse Manager, etc.
Construction
Carpenter, Electrician, Heating and Cooling Technician, Mason, Plumber
Manufacturing and Industrial
Machinist, Metal Fabricator, Tool and Die Maker, Welder, etc.
Service
Chefs, Food Service Managers, Hair Stylists, Nursing assistants, etc.
Transportation
Automotive Technician, Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment
Operator, Truck Driver, etc.
And many more careers that need specialized skills!

SMART Scholars Scholarship program opens in mid January.