The Cherry Creek Innovation Campus is a state of the art career and technical education facility located in Centennial, Co. Our Year 1 Construction program teaches more than 100 students a year an introduction to the trades, with everything from framing through finish, including residential electrical, plumbing, foundations, and more.

Our Year 2 program enrolls an additional 50 students in a design/build format, and our students are currently constructing a 1400 sqft modular double wide in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

Funding for our program ensures that every student is taught essential skills that make them employable for today's workforce. This includes everything from consumable materials like lumber and wire, to everyday tools that prepare students for work on-site.

We are incredibly grateful for our partners that make the work we do possible. Thank you in advance for the consideration.

The Young Craftsman Foundation empowers the next generation of skilled tradespeople by providing the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed from day one. Through tool packages and community support, YC helps young adults confidently step into trades careers—fostering professional growth, financial stability, and pride in their craft. At its core, YC believes that the trades are essential and noble, that hands-on learning drives excellence, and that every student deserves a fair shot at success. By eliminating barriers to entry and equipping students with their own tools, the foundation is investing not just in individuals, but in the future of communities and the skilled trades industry as a whole.

Giveaway funds would go directly toward expanding the Young Craftsman Foundation’s tool package program, putting essential, high-quality tools into the hands of more aspiring tradespeople. These tools aren't just equipment—they represent opportunity, confidence, and ownership. With each kit, YC removes financial barriers and empowers students to begin their careers with pride and purpose, helping them—and the communities they serve—build a stronger future.

Home Builders Institute (HBI) is the nation's leading nonprofit provider of trade skills training and education for the building industry. Our mission is ‘We change lives by educating, inspiring and preparing individuals for careers in the building industry.’ Through our industry-recognized curriculum, HBI trains in a variety of skills including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, building construction technology, HVAC, landscaping, masonry, and solar installation. In programs across the country, HBI provides pre-apprenticeship training and certification, as well as job placement services.

The objective of all HBI programs is to train and credential our students, to place students in sustainable and necessary jobs within the construction industry and to enable our students to positively transform their lives by providing a solid career trajectory. All programs and trainings are at NO COST to our students. We achieve this thanks to very generous efforts and contributions from private and corporate sponsors, state and local grants, and individual donors. HBI is committed to serving our students and collaborating with the building and construction industry to address the skilled worker shortage that exists in our country. Embracing the opportunity at hand, HBI aims to infuse the industry with talented and hardworking individuals. We are exploring innovative new solutions to attract, train, and retain the next generation of skilled workers.

Funds would be used to contribute to our Student Success Fund, which provides life-changing resources for students in HBI's construction training programs. It covers critical needs like housing, transportation, and essential tools—all at no cost to students. Program directors/managers submit the funds requests for currently enrolled students that may be facing additional challenges that could be hindering the students' training.

The ACE Mentor Program of America, founded in 1994, is a no-cost after-school program that prioritizes workforce development for high school students by connecting them with experts from the design and construction industry. ACE Mentor addresses pressing workforce needs, offers a range of exciting opportunities for students, and plays a crucial role in bridging the skills gap, with continuous mentor opportunities from high school through to full-time employment. Our mission is to engage, excite, and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring and continued support for their advancement into the industry.

If ACE won the Trades Giveaway, we would invest the funds in hands-on jobsite experiences and promote trades careers to our 14,000+ high school students nationwide. Additionally, we would offer scholarships to ACE alumni pursuing careers in the field. Your support would help inspire the next generation of builders by expanding access to real-world learning and career pathways in the skilled trades.