Your Future Starts in the Trades
Solid careers.
Real opportunities.
Little Red Acorn gives you the chance to create a better future. Whether you’re starting fresh or starting out, the trades offer real jobs with real rewards.
We provide scholarships, connect you with training, and work alongside businesses and schools to make your goals possible. The trades aren’t just a career—they’re the foundation of strong families and strong communities.
A Fresh Start:
We help career changers find rewarding paths in skilled trades.
Opportunities for Youth:
We guide high school graduates into hands-on careers that last.
Financial Help:
Scholarships remove the burden
of high costs and open the door
to success.
Stronger Communities:
We partner with local leaders to grow the trades and open doors.
Executive Committee:
Chris Griffin, President | Keith Dorton, Vice President & Secretary
Kandi Andersen, Treasurer | Chris Greenwood, Founder
Jeremiah Outwater, Chief Business Management & Development Officer
The Foundation of Success
Changing careers is tough, but trades offer stability and growth. Little Red Acorn connects adults with training, scholarships, and resources to build rewarding careers with their own hands.
Helping Career Changers Succeed
For graduates ready to work, trades offer a future. Little Red Acorn provides guidance and scholarships to help young people build skills, step into valued roles, and create lifelong opportunities.
Opening Doors for Graduates
Education costs shouldn’t block careers. Little Red Acorn offers scholarships for trade school students, making it easier to gain skills, reduce financial stress, and focus on building a strong future.
Funding Skilled Trade Education
Communities grow with skilled workers. Little Red Acorn partners with businesses and schools to expand trade opportunities, provide tools, and support those building essential careers that shape strong, local economies.
Strengthening Local Workforce
Scholarships that Build Futures
Your Path to the Trades
Little Red Acorn is here to help you take the first step toward a career in the trades. Our scholarships provide the financial support you need to enroll in a recognized trade school and focus on learning the skills that matter. Whether you’re starting fresh or starting out, we’re committed to helping you succeed.
Award Amount: Up to $2,500/recipient
Eligibility Requirements:
• Enrolled in a trade school recognized by Little Red Acorn.
• Submit proof of enrollment, such as a copy of your class schedule.
• GED or High School Diploma required (submit a certified copy).
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency.
Thank you to Our Donors
Invest in Skilled Futures
Your Support Makes a Difference
Every donation to Little Red Acorn helps create opportunities for aspiring tradespeople. Your support funds scholarships, training, and career development for those ready to build a better future. Together, we can strengthen the workforce, support families, and ensure the trades thrive for generations to come.
Rebuilding the Workforce
Trades Built America.
Let’s Keep It Strong.
The skilled trades are facing a critical shortage, but together, we can reverse the trend. Little Red Acorn works to raise awareness about the value of trade careers and fund the training and education needed to fill these vital roles. By supporting this effort, you’re helping build a stronger, more resilient workforce for our communities and beyond.
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