Career Pathways Training Grant program – Jun 25

Posted by Teshinsky Family Foundation on June 3, 2025

Teshinsky Family Foundation invites inquiries for Career Pathways Training Grant program

The Teshinsky Family Foundation (TFF) is dedicated to promoting personal liberty, economic freedom, and career opportunities through support, training, and accountability.

The foundation invites applications for its Career Pathways Training Grant program, which aims to support direct service training programs for post-secondary career pathways. Required program elements include direct training aligned with career opportunities at no cost to participants; employment pipelines in high-wage, sustainable careers with growth potential; and support services to overcome hurdles known to impede job applicants. Career training areas include:

Manufacturing: Including but not limited to CNC, CAD/CAM, composites, fabrication, mechatronics, robotics, and tooling.

Building trades: Including but not limited to carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, framing, hardscape, HVAC, and painting.

Welding: Including but not limited to Stick, Flux, MIG, TIG welding certification and job-ready skills and abilities.

Other fields: Additional direct skills training programs in high demand industries leading to high-wage careers may be considered.

One-time grants of between $25,000 and $100,000 will be awarded to registered 501(c)(3) organizations to support training or equipment. Priority will be given to applicants with the capability to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and/or growth.

Eligible applicants include those with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Programs must operate in the continental United States, serve participants ages 18 and over, not limit participation to specific groups, provide direct skills training to participants, and have engaged in training for at least one year with job placement data.

An inquiry form is due June 23, 2025. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Teshinsky Family Foundation website.

Deadline: June 23, 2025 (Inquiry form)