SkillsUSA, Arconic Foundation Partner to Create Skill-building Learning Experiences Through Chapter Grants

Contact:
Clare Briner
cbriner@skillsusa.org

Leesburg, Va., Oct. 2, 2026 —SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organization for students, today announces a partnership with Arconic Foundation, an organization committed to funding nonprofit and community organizations that enhance education through skill-building learning experiences,advance environmental sustainability, and meet essential human needs.

The partnership formalizes Arconic Foundation’s support of SkillsUSA’s mission to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. This includes funding of SkillsUSA chapter grants designed to broaden opportunities for SkillsUSA members in more than five Arconic communities. Arconic Foundation conducts grantmaking in the communities of Arconic, a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products.

“Arconic Foundation and SkillsUSA are both committed to enhancing individual opportunities and developing the workforce of tomorrow,” said Ryan Kish, President and Treasurer, Arconic Foundation. “Our partnership supports these shared objectives by investing directly in the students in our local communities.”

SkillsUSA chapters that represent a variety of manufacturing-related training programs will be eligible to apply for $7,500 grants to  enhance their SkillsUSA experience, which could include adding equipment, acquiring educational materials and growing student interest in manufacturing.

SkillsUSA’s Executive Director Chelle Travis said the support of philanthropic organizations like Arconic Foundation is critical to the success of the next generation of the skilled workforce.

“The partnership with Arconic Foundations means thousands of students will be able to grow the personal, workplace and technical skills they need to be career ready on day one,” she said. “We value Arconic Foundation’s commitment to developing our workforce and strengthening the communities it serves.”

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 3-D animation to welding. A vital solution to the skills gap, SkillsUSA has served over 16 million members since its founding in 1965. Learn more at skillsusa.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

About Arconic Foundation

Arconic Foundation partners with nonprofit and community organizations to enhance education through skill-building learning experiences,advance environmental sustainability, and meet essential human needs. Arconic Foundation is independently endowed and invests in the communities of Arconic.