SkillsUSA and Aerotek to Award ‘Make Your Mark’ Scholarships

SkillsUSA Contact:
Clare Briner
cbriner@skillsusa.org

Students Will Receive Funds to Upskill, Improve Economic Outcomes

Leesburg, Va., Sept. 15, 2025 — SkillsUSA has partnered with Aerotek, a leading staffing and services provider in the manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation and facility management industries, to provide “Make Your Mark” scholarships to SkillsUSA members toward tuition for the spring 2026 semester. Selected applicants will receive up to $5,000 toward tuition, books, tools, on-campus housing and other approved direct educational expenses.

The scholarship program supports the SkillsUSA career model and aligns with SkillsUSA and Aerotek’s shared strategic goal to expand the skilled workforce and remove barriers of entry for the future generation of workers. The two organizations first partnered in 2021 and have awarded more than 450 scholarships through the “Make Your Mark” scholarship program, which was launched in 2023.

Aerotek invests in the communities it serves by establishing partnerships that help empower people to achieve both their personal and professional aspirations. SkillsUSA and Aerotek’s “Make Your Mark” scholarships provide financial assistance for those interested in pursuing or continuing their skills education.

“We are grateful to Aerotek for providing scholarships that directly empower our students,” said Chelle Travis, Executive Director at SkillsUSA. “These opportunities are more than financial opportunities – they are a catalyst for change. There is a critical need within the skilled workforce and working together with Aerotek, we can help close the gap.”

“As a leading workforce solutions provider across North America, Aerotek is committed to addressing the skills shortage head-on. Our continued partnership with SkillsUSA reflects that commitment by supporting the next generation of talent through technical education,” said DJ Jordan, Director at Aerotek. “Together with SkillsUSA, we’re helping students build meaningful, fulfilling careers in the trades and beyond.”

The SkillsUSA-Aerotek “Make Your Mark” scholarship program will award scholarships to SkillsUSA members in the following trade pathways: Construction; Manufacturing; Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; Telecommunications Cabling Training; and Electronics Technology or Industrial Engineering Technology.

About SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students, empowering them to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. SkillsUSA represents more than 444,000 career and technical education students and teachers in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary institutions nationwide. Those members represent 130 in-demand occupational areas, from 3D animation to welding. A vital solution to the skills gap, SkillsUSA has served over 15 million members since its founding in 1965. Learn more at www.skillsusa.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 14,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an operating company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.