Nominate a Worker
Good hands do not always need a handout. Sometimes they need boots, tools, training, or a way to reach the job.
Start the NominationNominate yourself—or a good hand you believe in.
Workers may nominate themselves or be nominated by an employer, instructor, union representative, crew member, family member, or community supporter.
Tell us about the person, the job or training opportunity in front of them, and the specific barrier keeping them from moving forward. The Foundation reviews every submission individually.
What support may be considered?
Boots & PPE
Required boots, gloves, safety equipment, and approved workwear.
Tools & Welding Gear
Basic tools, welding equipment, and approved job-specific starter gear.
Training & Certifications
Approved safety courses, technical training, certifications, or apprenticeship expenses.
Travel
Approved fuel or transportation costs needed to reach a verified job or training opportunity.
Temporary Lodging
Short-term lodging when travel is necessary to begin approved work or training.
Other Startup Costs
Other reasonable needs directly connected to entering or remaining in the skilled trades.
This program is built for workers ready to earn their place.
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- First-year pipeline or skilled-trades workers
- People entering welding, equipment operation, apprenticeships, or technical education
- Applicants with a verified or reasonably documented job or training opportunity
- Workers facing a legitimate startup barrier
- Applicants willing to provide requested follow-up documentation
>Every request is reviewed individually.
The Foundation may contact the nominee, nominator, employer, school, training provider, or vendor to verify information. If approved, assistance may be paid directly to a vendor or provider, or approved equipment may be purchased for the recipient.
Tell us about the worker and the opportunity.
Complete the form below as fully as possible. Submission does not guarantee eligibility, approval, or assistance. Support depends on program guidelines, verification, available funding, and final Foundation approval.