Support for training in high-demand skilled trades in the Yampa Valley
The United Way of the Yampa Valley (UWYV) is excited to introduce the Skilled Trades Scholarship Program, which aims to empower individuals in Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt Counties by providing financial support for training in high-demand skilled trades. We are dedicated to addressing workforce gaps, fostering financial stability, and promoting regional economic development. Thanks to a generous donation from AES Solar and matching donor funds, UWYV in cooperation with regional partners will offer scholarships for certifications, licensing, and training in career fields such as welding, cosmetology, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and landscaping.
Check back for more program information coming Summer 2025
Thank you to our sponsors.
The Corrado family provided UWYV with financial support for the new Skilled Trades Scholarship Program. They made this contribution in honor of Chick’s father, who worked as a plumber and pipefitter throughout his career. Learning this trade and his strong work ethic enabled him to provide a good life for his family. Chick is confident his father would have supported this initiative and its underlying spirit of helping people help themselves.
