CORPORATE SPONSOR DONATION - The Hourglass Foundation

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Flexco is honored to be a part of The Hourglass Foundation and their mission to help shape the future of the automotive industry. The scholarships provided not only offer financial assistance to students, but also encourage alternative paths after high school to include trade schools. We are thankful for an amazing opportunity to contribute to the future of our industry.

Geotab is deeply committed to its core values and the communities where it operates. With a passion for making a difference and giving back, Geotab proudly supports The Hourglass Foundation, which empowers young adults facing financial challenges to pursue education in trade schools and community colleges. By sponsoring this foundation, Geotab aims to inspire and aid the next generation in their pursuit of professional growth in the trades field.

The Automotive industry is on the cusp of a new era. Automotive technicians aren’t just working under the hood anymore. With the arrival of new high-tech features, microchip-controlled systems and even fully electric vehicles, there are several tracks that that a deserving student can pursue with the right education. We are proud to be able to support The Hourglass Foundation and its mission of providing scholarships that has opened new doors to help students achieve the opportunity to attend a trade school or community college program in Auto Tech.

Big Valley Auto Auction: We are blessed to be able to contribute to a foundation that helps shape the lives of young adults in the workplace. We believe if we contribute to their future they will have the ability to provide not only to themselves but also to their families. Being able to be part of something like this, helps us shape the future of those in need. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of something so amazing!

Metro Phoenix: By investing in student scholarships, we are investing in the future of our auto industry and helping to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The scholarships not only help students pay for their education, but they allow them with mentorship and networking opportunities. Metro Auto Auction is proud to continue supporting the Hourglass Foundation because we believe that investing in young people is the best way to ensure continued growth in our industry.

Louisiana First Choice Auto Auction: “Helping others is deeply engrained in our culture here at Louisiana's1st Choice Auto Auction. Therefore, partnering with Flexco in support of The Hourglass Foundation, has become one of our favorite things to do. They are a phenomenal organization that does so many great things. To have the opportunity to be a part of that is a true honor.”

Memphis Auto Auction: At United Auto Exchange we believe that everyone has something to offer. Often a great young person is on the verge of seeing their dreams fulfilled but fall one step short due to the lack of financial ability or opportunity. Our partnership with The Hourglass Foundation gives us the opportunity to help connect these amazing young people with their dreams.

HopDrive is excited to be supporting an organization that is so dedicated to helping first-generation and diversely underrepresented students pursue educational endeavors in auto tech and skilled trades. Additionally notable are their efforts to raise awareness for the trades as viable and lucrative career paths—of which women are still vastly underrepresented. By investing in educating the next generation of skilled trades professionals, we can help make a dent in the skilled labor shortage.

For J3 Management Group, it’s simply about empathy. As a woman-owned and woman-led company, our commitment to women’s advancement is foundational to who we are. The challenges for women in the workplace are very real and clearly undue. Therefore, we’re glad to accompany our sentiments with investment; understanding that tangible resources are necessary in the effort toward equity. It is our hope that women and girls, from all walks of life, are directed toward the plethora of opportunities that vocational training affords. And may no door be shut as they prepare themselves to employ critical skills and exercise leadership within any number of professional contexts.

NAFA Fleet Management Association is thrilled to have the Hourglass Foundation join as the NAFA Institute & Expo and collaborate with the organization to give back and support the Auto Tech, Skilled Trades and STEM programs. Our members understand the importance of a well-trained and professional technical and the Hourglass Foundation is providing a vital service to fleet industry to empower young adults move into this ever-evolving industry.

AFLA's mission is to equip corporate fleet and mobility professionals with the tools, connections, and knowledge to keep their organizations moving forward. This mission directly complements the work of The Hourglass Foundation, which empowers and equips young adults to achieve their dreams in the face of financial adversity with scholarship opportunities for trade schools and community colleges. This trades expertise is integral to the future success of our industry, and we're proud to support the work of the Hourglass Foundation.

At uShip Logistics, we aim to build careers based on both intrinsic motivation and financial fulfillment, so we are excited to contribute to the important work of the Hourglass Foundation. We believe in the commitment to supporting driven, underrepresented students who otherwise may not have a chance to pursue further education in skilled trades. With this partnership, our goal is to not only provide the next generation with the tools to succeed but also to jumpstart a path to lucrative career opportunities.

At Dealers Auto Auction, we’re deeply committed to leaving a positive mark on both the automotive industry and the communities we proudly serve. Our belief in corporate responsibility drives us to actively engage and give back wherever possible. We couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to partner with The Hourglass Foundation, as their mission to empower the future of our industry aligns perfectly with our vision to not just sell cars, but drive a positive change in the lives of those we touch.

Globalstar Consulting is honored to be a part of such a worthy cause as The Hourglass Foundation. While we may not be directly tied to the Automotive industry, we believe that the skilled labor shortage affects all businesses. Globalstar has been blessed for over our twenty-five years in business and feel it’s time to give back. What better way to do that than to offer support to those who deserve a helping hand. We are excited to be a part of the Hourglass Foundation and look forward to a long-term relationship.

At PAVE, we believe in unlocking potential—whether it’s in vehicles or in people. Too often, promising young individuals find themselves just one step away from realizing their dreams due to limited access to resources or opportunity. That’s why we’re proud to support The Hourglass Foundation, helping connect driven youth with the tools and support they need to move forward. Together, we’re turning ambition into action.

Building and maintaining strong partnerships is one of the core foundations of Agile Fleet’s success and we are honored to be forging this invaluable new relationship with The Hourglass Foundation. By sponsoring The Hourglass Foundation, Agile Fleet is helping to educate the next generation of automotive technicians and skilled trades professionals. This skilled expertise is essential to our automotive ecosystem and the future of fleet. We welcome these future generations and look forward to seeing them thrive as they enter this amazing industry.

Sourcewell is proud to partner with The Hourglass Foundation in its mission to empower young adults through scholarships in skilled trades and automotive technology. These fields are vital to public-sector fleet operations and community infrastructure, and they align with Sourcewell’s commitment to professional development that helps public agencies address the growing need for skilled professionals.

By supporting opportunities that reduce barriers and expand access to high-demand careers, we help communities build a stronger, more resilient future. Our support of The Hourglass Foundation’s “We Are One” campaign reflects our shared belief that knowledge and hands-on skills have the power to drive lasting change.

The Hourglass Foundation is on a mission is to empower first-generation, and diversely underrepresented students to achieve a life of financial stability and independence through scholarship opportunities that support educational pursuits in the skilled trades. Specifically, trade school or community college programs with a focus on Auto Tech, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Construction, or similar.

By investing in educating the next generation of auto tech and skilled trades professionals, we are helping deserving students attain hands-on experience and trade-specific skill sets that lead to solid employment opportunities, successful career paths, and the ability to achieve their dreams.

By making a one-time donation of just $2,000 or more, your contribution will go a long way in helping to fund our invaluable student scholarship opportunities, as well as our efforts to raise awareness for the Skilled Trades as a career path, and in our attempts to educate and encourage more students to pursue educations in the Trades to help reduce the Skilled Trades gap in the U.S.

Additionally, and most importantly, your generous contribution will have a positive impact on the lives of hardworking, passionate students who are committed to do whatever it takes to overcome obstacles, break cycles, and defy the odds. These students aren’t looking for a handout, just a little help. Together we can make a difference, one student at a time!

With a donation of $2,000 or more, your organization would receive company logo placement on The Hourglass Foundation’s website and be promoted as a Corporate Sponsor via our social media and marketing collateral for 2025. You’ll also receive a PNG file to add to your own website if you’d like to promote your support, along with a social media to post to your feed.