TradesUp Inc. is becoming the PRO Workforce Foundation

TradesUp, which is becoming the PRO Workforce Foundation, presents two types of awards each year.

The Career JumpStart Award, which includes a tool package and an unrestricted $1,500 award, is presented to graduating high school seniors who have committed to entering the remodeling industry. 

The PRO Member Scholarship is presented to a secondary school graduating senior committed to pursuing education in a field related to remodeling and construction.

The criteria for selection may include, but are not limited to, academic achievement, community involvement, and the general essay from the application.  

Both programs are funded through donations to support the educational goals of local youth.

The application deadline for both awards is Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Career JumpStart Award

CRITERIA

TradesUp/PRO Workforce Foundation will present a Career JumpStart Award to one or more secondary school graduating seniors who has committed to entering a career in the remodeling industry. The package includes both a basic toolset and a financial award intended to be used for training, tools, transportation, etc. The goal is to facilitate starting a career in the trades! The criteria used for selection may include but are not limited to academic achievement, community involvement, need, and the general essay from the application.

Award decisions made by the panel of judges are final.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Complete the application online or download a PDF to complete offline and submit by mail or email.

Timing: All applications must be postmarked or emailed no later than midnight on Sunday, May 10 at 12 noon, and must contain all requested information. Late/incomplete packages are automatically disqualified. Awardee(s) will be notified in May 2026.

PRO Member Scholarship

TradesUp/PRO Workforce Foundation will award one or more scholarships to a secondary school graduating senior committed to pursuing education in a field related to remodeling and construction.

The applicant must be the child or sibling of an employee at a PRO New England Member Company. The PRO New England Member Company needs to have been an active member for at least 12 months as of June 1st and be a member in good standing.

Scholarship money is intended to be used for educational purposes only. Candidates may only apply for one scholarship (either the PRO New England Member Scholarship, or the Career JumpStart Award, but not both).

The decision made by the panel of judges is final.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Complete the application online or download a PDF to complete offline and submit by mail or email.

Timing: All applications must be postmarked or emailed no later than midnight on Sunday, May 10 at 12 noon, and must contain all requested information. Late/incomplete packages are automatically disqualified. Awardee(s) will be notified in May 2026.