Employer Education Foundation for Manufacturers
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Education Foundation Overview
The Employers’ Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is dedicated to bridging the skills gap and building a world-class workforce for the manufacturing sector and your business. We actively partner with businesses, educators, students, and parents to facilitate career development.
By offering community programs and activities, we can support the training of our youth in manufacturing careers. Manufacturing is the largest employer in York County, with every new manufacturing job creating three additional jobs in other industries.
Your donations directly support our Youth Career and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs for middle and high school students. These provide critical pre-apprenticeship pathways, career information, and education for students, parents, and educators on everything someone needs to succeed in a modern manufacturing career.
What We Offer
Robbie Gentry Memorial Scholarship
The family and friends of Robbie Gentry have established this scholarship fund to honor his love of life, family, and business. Scholarships are awarded to deserving Central York High School graduates pursuing a business degree.
Learn MoreBradley Family Scholarship
Provided through the York County School of Technology, Eastern York School District, and Dallastown Area School District
Learn MoreCarl Winters Junior Memorial Scholarship
Carl was a Tool and Die maker by trade for over 50 years. He spent his “retirement years” at the Association and devoted himself to spreading his passion to school students interested in a career in the trades.
Manufacturing Education Programs
Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Program
The Foundation supports a two-year program to provide the skills required in preparing for an advanced manufacturing career for high school students. We work with over 30 manufacturers in South Central PA who offer registered apprenticeships in many highly advanced trades and careers.
iExplore Career Education
A website for students, parents, and educators where you can find out all you need to know to succeed in a manufacturing career. Our website includes a series of videos along with links to articles and educational resources intended to help you find the career that will put you in control of the newest technology.
Learn MoreManufacturing Career Events
Manufacturing Career Day
The Foundation Partners with the York County Alliance for Learning to provide an annual career education day for students in grades 10-12 in York County. Go to YCAL’s website to find out more about the program.
Learn MoreWant to Learn More About the Employer Education Foundation for Manufacturers
Discover how our partnerships with local businesses and educators are actively closing the skills gap through pre-apprenticeship programs, career education, and community outreach.