By supporting The Hourglass Foundation and our educational scholarship opportunities, you’ll be investing in educating the next generation of skilled trades professionals. Together, we can help deserving young adults attain hands-on experience and trade-specific skill sets that lead to solid employment opportunities, financial stability, and independence.

By making a one-time donation or signing up for monthly giving, your generosity will have an 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.

What does an education look like?

[It depends on who you ask]

Nobody in my family went to college. I had no idea how college worked or how to even register for college classes. Not only that but being a first-generation student going into a male-dominated field was a little nerve-racking. I couldn’t have been more excited to go to school for something though.”