BUILDING TEXAS.
BUILDING FUTURES.
TIWF removes financial and logistical barriers so Texans can access training, earn credentials, and build meaningful careers in the skilled trades.
A 501(c)(3) Public Charity Strengthening the Texas Skilled Trades Pipeline
WHAT TIWF PROVIDES
TRAINING & TUITION
ASSISTANCE
Funding for trade school, certifications, and credential-based training pathways.
TOOLS, PPE &
WORK ESSENTIALS
Starter tool kits, protective equipment, boots, and other job-ready supplies.
CERTIFICATIONS &
CREDENTIALS
Support for OSHA, NCCER, CPR, equipment certifications, and other industry credentials.
COACHING & CAREER
GUIDANCE
Ongoing coaching, job readiness, and support addressing barriers like transportation and childcare.
PLACEMENT SUPPORT
THROUGH TIWA
Structured field entry, skill development, employer matching, and placement collaboration.
HOW TIWF WORKS WITH TIWA
TIWF funds the early stages of a candidate’s training and workforce preparation.
TIWA manages their entry into the field and the employer matching process.
TOGETHER, WE CREATE:
- A clear and efficient workforce pipeline
- Higher retention for employers
- Better training outcomes for schools
- Stronger career opportunities for participants
WHO WE SERVE
- High school graduates and CTE program completers
- Trade school students
- Rural community residents without access to training
- Returning citizens seeking second-chance opportunities
- Veterans transitioning into civilian careers
- Individuals seeking a long-term skilled trade career
- Foster youth and young adults transitioning into the workforce
- Parents and caregivers facing childcare-related barriers to employment
THE IMPACT
COMMUNITIES
- Stronger local workforce
- Reduced unemployment
- Enhanced employer stability
- Local economic growth
- More students entering high-demand careers
SCHOOLS & TRAINING PARTNERS
- Increased enrollment
- Higher completion and placement rates
- Additional support resources for students
- Stronger employer relationships
- Direct pipeline into high-demand jobs
EMPLOYERS
- Steady supply of motivated, trained candidates
- Reduced onboarding difficulty
- Better matched workers through the TIWA process
- Improved retention and long-term workforce stability
LOOKING FOR SUPPORT?
TIWF helps Texans overcome barriers and launch meaningful careers in the skilled trades.
WHO MAY QUALIFY
- High school graduates and CTE completers
- Trade school students
- Rural residents
- Veterans
- Returning citizens
- Parents or caregivers facing barriers
WHAT SUPPORT
MAY BE AVAILABLE
- Training scholarships
- Tools, PPE, and work essentials
- Certifications and credentials
- Coaching and career guidance
- Barrier-removal support
READY TO TAKE
THE NEXT STEP?
You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to help you move forward with the training, tools, and support you need to build a better future.
CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT
1. GIVE TO TIWF
Support Our Mission
Make a general donation and let TIWF address the greatest needs across Texas. We carefully allocate funds where they are needed most.
- Every dollar makes a difference
- You receive a tax-deductible receipt
2. FUND A SCHOLARSHIP
We Handle Everything
Fully fund a training or certification scholarship. TIWF manages the process from selection through training and completion.
- Scholarship managed by TIWF
- You receive a tax-deductible receipt
3. SPONSOR A FUTURE
Follow Their Journey
Choose a participant to sponsor. You’ll help meet their specific needs while TIWF manages funds and approved participant support.
- See their progress and updates
- You receive a tax-deductible receipt
BE PART OF TEXAS’ WORKFORCE FUTURE
Your support provides training, tools, certifications, and barrier-removal assistance that can change lives and strengthen our state.
