FACT

America needs 349,000 new construction workers in 2026. By 2030, as many as 2.1 million skilled-trade jobs could go unfilled.

That gap is more than a statistic: it’s an opportunity for young people in Chicagoland to build skills, confidence, and a future.

Vocational training can provide a direct path to a rewarding career, often in a year or less. But tuition and training costs can stand in the way.

That’s why F.A.C.T. provides vocational scholarships to help aspiring tradespeople take the next step.

When you donate, you help a local student prepare for a career: and help strengthen the workforce our communities need.

Learn more and support the next generation at factscholarship.org.

Students shouldn’t have to choose between a four-year degree and jumping straight into the workforce.

There’s a third option: trade school.

Vocational training helps young people build practical, career-focused skills and take a confident step toward their future. For students in Chicagoland, a scholarship can make that opportunity possible.

Help more aspiring professionals access the training they need to shape their own career paths. Donate at factscholarship.org.