As highlighted in a recent Good Morning America segment, high school students are increasingly choosing trade schools over traditional college, launching rewarding careers in fields like welding, HVAC, and construction with salaries up to $70,000 post-graduation. This shift showcases the value of skilled trades in today’s economy. Watch the story below:
(Good Morning America. 2025, May 22)
The Collin E. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund is proud to champion this movement by providing scholarships to students pursuing trade careers. Honoring Collin’s legacy of dedication, we help cover tuition, tools, and training costs for aspiring welders, electricians, plumbers, and builders. Our recent Pickleball for Trades Tournament, with the help of many generous sponsors and players, has fueled our mission to empower the next generation.
By supporting trade education, we’re helping students achieve their goals and contribute to their communities, just as Collin did. Want to make a difference? Donate today or apply for a scholarship. Let’s redefine success together through skilled trades!
