For three years, the New Berlin High School Alumni Foundation has been opening doors for students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. We’ve awarded scholarships, built relationships with vocational and technical schools across Wisconsin, and watched graduates step into careers that matter.
Now we’re inviting the business community to join us.
The skilled trades shortage isn’t coming — it’s here. Businesses across southeastern Wisconsin are feeling it every day. NBHSAF is building the pipeline that addresses it, and partnership with us is one of the most direct investments a business can make in the workforce it depends on.
Five Reasons to Partner
Every scholarship NBHSAF awards puts another trained tradesperson on a path to employment. Businesses that support that pipeline today are investing in the qualified electricians, welders, HVAC technicians, and skilled professionals their industry will need tomorrow. This isn’t charity — it’s smart business.
Customers and employees notice when a business invests in its community. Partnership with NBHSAF signals that your company values people, opportunity, and the future of the trades. That kind of goodwill runs deep and lasts long.
Supporting vocational and technical education ensures the next generation enters your industry current, capable, and ready to contribute from day one. Well-trained graduates don’t just fill positions — they raise the bar for everyone.
Your team’s real-world experience is one of the most valuable things you can offer a student. NBHSAF welcomes businesses willing to provide mentorship and apprenticeship opportunities — connecting your seasoned professionals directly with motivated young people who are ready to learn.
A skilled workforce drives consumer spending, business growth, and community prosperity. The greater New Berlin area has three industrial parks and a rich tradition of industry — supporting NBHSAF strengthens the economic foundation that every local business depends on.
Ways to Get Involved
Whether your business is around the corner or across the region, there is a meaningful way to participate:
Scholarship Sponsorship — Fund a student’s path to a skilled trades career
Apprenticeship Opportunities — Open your doors to motivated program graduates
Mentorship — Connect your experienced team members with students entering the field
Event Sponsorship — Support NBHSAF fundraising and recognition events
Our Community Partners
NBHSAF is proud to grow alongside businesses and organizations who share our commitment to building tomorrow’s skilled workforce.
Together, we build more than careers. We build community.