Aerotek to award as many as 250 “Make Your Mark” Scholarships in 2024

Hanover, Md. (July 23, 2024) – Aerotek, a leading workplace solutions provider in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance, announced today it will award hundreds of additional “Make Your Mark” scholarships in 2024 for SkillsUSA students pursuing continued skills education. 

Building on a shared commitment to expand the skilled workforce and remove barriers of entry for the future generation of workers, Aerotek and SkillsUSA will begin accepting applications for “Make Your Mark” scholarships worth up to $5,000 each on September 15, 2024. 

The “Make Your Mark” scholarship program, launched by Aerotek and SkillsUSA in 2023, has awarded 201 scholarships for SkillsUSA students in 35 states. 

"The challenges facing North American industry are real and there may be no greater challenge for businesses in the coming years than the skills gap,” said Tom Kelly, President of Aerotek. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with SkillsUSA and our support for students on their way to becoming the best and brightest in the skilled trades.”

“There is endless opportunity waiting for the next generation of skilled workers and “Make Your Mark” scholarships help to ensure SkillsUSA’s students are more than ready to seize the moment,” said Chelle Travis, Executive Director of SkillsUSA. “We are continually grateful for Aerotek’s support of our mission and its dedication to furthering education in the skilled trades.”

In 2023, SkillsUSA and Aerotek launched the “Make Your Mark” scholarship program to provide critical financial assistance for those in need to pursue continued skills education. In June 2024, Aerotek and SkillsUSA furthered their partnership as Aerotek served as the presenting sponsor for SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga.

The “Make Your Mark” scholarship program will award scholarships of up to $5,000 each to SkillsUSA members in the following trade areas: Arts, A/V and Communications (Telecommunications Cabling only); Architecture & Construction; Information Technology; Manufacturing; STEM; and Transportation. These scholarships are not for four-year schools. Applications will be accepted from September 15 through October 27, 2024. 

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 250 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.

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 413,000 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 nearly 15 million members since its founding in 1965. Learn more at skillsusa.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

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