Mikeroweworks Foundation

Programs: Contribution to project jumpstart for a group of baltimore builders who were desperate to hire but unable to find skilled tradespeople. Project jumpstart helps subsidize a pre-apprenticeship program that identifies and qualifies new potential hires.

grants to national ffa organization for the supervised agricultural experience grant which provides students the opportunity to consider multiple careers and occupations, learn expected workplace behavior, develop specific skills within an industry, and apply academic and occupational skills in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment.

scholarship grants providing financial assistance to students to pursue their education in the skilled trades. Mrwf made a grant of $471,119 to scholarship america which helps pay tuition for the selected students.

the foundation continually expands and maintains its website including the trade resource center ("trc") which is a robust online database containing information on various associations, institutions, schools, organizations and any company or establishment that supports and encourages education and/or careers in the skilled trades. The trc is an essential component for the foundation to continue to further its reach, build its audience and increase awareness around the widening skills gap and the resulting significant issues facing the country. The website serves as the marketing and communication vehicle for the foundation and is critical in not only bringing attention to the skills gap problem but also in continuing its fundraising efforts.