Arconic Foundation Chapter Grant 2026

Arconic Foundation:

The Arconic Foundation and SkillsUSA are proud to partner in providing opportunities that strengthen and expand career and technical education for students across the country. Through this partnership, the program is designed to broaden opportunities for select SkillsUSA chapters identified in collaboration with the Arconic Foundation and SkillsUSA.

Funding will support SkillsUSA chapters in creating meaningful experiences that prepare students for success in skilled career pathways. This opportunity may help chapters expand programs, enhance learning experiences, provide resources and equipment, and create additional opportunities for students to explore and pursue careers in manufacturing.

Eligible chapters are encouraged to apply and demonstrate how this funding will expand opportunities and positively impact their students and SkillsUSA chapter.

To be eligible to apply for the SkillsUSA Arconic Chapter Grant, the chapter must:

• Be an active SkillsUSA Chapter for 2026/2027 school year.

• Have one active adult professional and at least 5 active student members.

• Be located in one of the required locations.

• Provide a detail of proposed spending on how each chapter anticipates in using the support, if awarded.

• Submit expense report showing how the grant was used including receipts.

• All expense reports must be submitted to SkillsUSA national office by 01/08/2027.

Chapters Must be in one of the following required Training programs:

• Additive Manufacturing

• Automated Manufacturing Technology

• Electronics Occupations

• Industrial Electricity

• Mechatronics

• Mechanical Engineering

• Industrial Maintenance Tech

• Precision Machining Technology

• Technical Drafting

• Robotics and Automation Technology

• CNC Milling

• CNC Turning

• CNC Programmer

• Industrial Motor Control

• Metalworking

• Warehousing

• Welding

• Career Pathways- Business Management and Technology

• Career Pathways- Industrial and Engineering Technology