Hendricks Careertek is excited to offer financial scholarships to Greater Beloit students!

Mission:
CareerTek advances career aspirations and tomorrow’s workforce by:

• Inspiring tomorrow’s workforce to realize their career potential and goals
• Energizing youth through experiential learning
• Bridging business to tomorrow’s workforce
• Responding to present and future workforce needs

Purpose:
Hendricks CareerTek is committed to financially supporting youth with scholarship opportunities in their pursuit of high demand careers across the Southern Wisconsin region.

Eligibility:

• Graduating high school senior entering a 2-year college program -or- a 4 year college program -or- a registered apprenticeship
• Must have participated in a minimum of 3 CareerTek’s programs
• Completion of all required materials.
• Be available to interview with CareerTek directors
• Special consideration may be given to applicants pursuing a program of study in an area where there is an identified workforce shortage. Those areas include but are not limited to:  Trades, (i.e. welding, construction, plumbing, HVAC) manufacturing, nursing, computer science.
• Special consideration is given to students who have completed a job shadow that was set up by CareerTek.

Award Distribution:

Payment

• Scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the educational institution for tuition, fees, or other approved educational expenses.
• Funds may also be applied to career-related training or certification programs.

Career Support Scholarship Funds:

• For students who are applying for career support, items directly related to their field of interest may be requested for purchase.
• Items such as professional tools, specialized clothing, certifications, or materials that directly enhance career development must be approved by CareerTek.
• All items will be ordered through CareerTek, which will handle purchasing and provide payment for the approved career-related items.