A program of The Smidt Foundation, we invest in great people and pragmatic invention to deepen the understanding and quality of skilled trades education in U.S. public high schools and to stimulate support and investment by public entities and others.
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Amount awarded for the annual Prize for Teaching Excellence
Number of students benefiting from Prize awards
Skilled trades educators surveyed in 2016 for their advice
We focus on skilled trades that emphasize the expert use of tools and materials to build or repair products and structures, leading to high-demand and high-wage careers. We support the following broad fields of trades education.
Agriculture Mechanics
Carpentry
Construction
Electrical
HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)
Manufacturing
Plumbing
Transportation Mechanics
