DONATE
Invest in Tomorrow’s Skilled Workforce — Today
Every dollar and every hour you give helps connect students with real-world career experiences. Give Me TEN bridges education and industry through 10-hour work-based learning opportunities that prepare students for successful futures in high-demand fields.
Your support fuels scholarships, tool grants, and transportation assistance — helping students take the next step toward a career and a better tomorrow. Together, we’re building a stronger workforce, one student at a time.
WAYS YOU CAN DONATE:
Your donation supports our mission to keep our workforce strong by offering vital training education.
MONETARY DONATIONS
Want to donate by mail? Checks can be sent to: GMT Vocational Foundation, 25446 W. Cedar Crest Lane, Lake Villa, IL 60046
YOUR TIME
Donate 10 Hours as a Business Partner
You don’t have to write a check to make a difference—you can donate 10 hours of your time to create lasting impact in your community.
Each 10-hour experience supports both a student and a school:
For students, it provides real-world exposure, confidence, and a pathway toward internships or apprenticeships.
For schools, it brings industry insight that helps strengthen curriculum and ensure classroom learning reflects current workforce needs.
Your 10-hour commitment connects education and industry in a way that builds stronger career pathways, develops future talent, and keeps local programs aligned with real-world standards.
It costs time, not money—but the return is immeasurable.
This opportunity may not yet be available in your area, but please fill out the interest form so we can connect you with a participating school or help bring the program to your community.
GIVE TEN
Give $10 a Month
You don’t have to give big to make a big difference. When you give just $10 a month (that’s $120 a year), you’re helping students across all career pathways—from healthcare to hospitality, welding to web design—take their first steps toward a successful future.
Your donation supports hands-on career exploration through the Give Me TEN program, connecting students with local businesses, mentors, and real-world experiences that open doors to opportunity.
Every $10 helps:
Provide career-based learning experiences that build confidence and skills.
Support student recognition and scholarships in every career pathway.
Grow programs that connect schools, industry, and community partners.
It’s not about the size of your gift — it’s about showing up for the next generation.
Together, we can build tomorrow’s skilled workforce — one student, one dollar, one hour at a time.
Join the $10 for Tomorrow campaign today and help keep opportunity alive in every classroom, every pathway, and every community.
FUEL A FUTURE
Fuel a Future — Help Students Get There
For some students, the only thing standing between them and their future career is a ride.
Many students want to participate in work-based learning opportunities but simply can’t get there. Your donation helps remove that barrier by providing weekly transportation stipends, so every student has the chance to learn, grow, and succeed.
At $100 a week, the Transportation Fund supports students for three months of real-world experience, helping them stay on track and show up prepared for their future.
Every dollar goes directly toward transportation support scholarships for students who might otherwise miss out on valuable opportunities.
It takes about $1,200 to fully fund one student’s 3-month work-based learning journey,
but any amount makes a difference — every mile matters, and every dollar drives opportunity.
FUND A FUTURE
Build the Pipeline — Fund a Future
In 2025, we proudly awarded our first Skilled Labor Scholarships, helping students across multiple career pathways take their next step toward success.
These scholarships help fund tools, uniforms, certifications, and training — giving students the confidence and resources to move from classroom learning to real-world careers.
As we look to expand and award even more scholarships in the future, your support can make that possible. Every dollar strengthens the talent pipeline that connects students, schools, and local industries.
Your donation — in any amount — makes a real difference in a student’s career journey. Together, we’re building tomorrow’s skilled workforce, one student at a time.
$1,500 funds a full scholarship for one skilled labor student,
but every contribution counts toward helping students launch their careers.
DONATE A VEHICLE
Donate a Vehicle or Equipment – Drive Opportunity Forward
You can make a lasting impact by donating a car, truck, trailer, food truck, or specialty vehicle to support students in hands-on career programs.
Your donation becomes more than a gift — it becomes a training tool, a fundraising opportunity, and a pathway to success.
Your donation can:
Provide live training for students in automotive, welding, culinary, construction, and transportation programs.
Fuel fundraising initiatives, like the Give Me TEN Raffle Car Program, which helps fund scholarships and classroom resources.
Support career expansion by supplying vehicles or equipment that can be used in multiple programs across the campus.
We accept running or non-running vehicles and equipment, and we’ll coordinate pickup, title transfer, and documentation for your tax records.
Please note that some vehicles or equipment may not qualify for donation, but we’re always willing to review each opportunity to see how it might best support our mission.
Every donation — whether it’s a car, a food truck, or a piece of equipment — helps students learn, earn, and build a career.
You’re not just giving an item; you’re giving opportunity.
Disclaimer: Vehicle and equipment donations may not be available in all areas and are subject to review and approval to ensure proper program use.
All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and official documentation will be provided for your records.
DONATE MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT
Donate Training Materials or Equipment – Fuel Hands-On Learning
You can make a lasting impact by donating training materials or equipment that help students gain real-world skills across every career pathway.
Your contribution supports classrooms, labs, and work-based learning programs in areas like automotive, welding, construction, cosmetology, culinary, and public safety.
Each donation—large or small—puts professional tools and learning resources directly into the hands of tomorrow’s workforce.
You can donate:
• Tools, parts, or practice kits
• Equipment, training modules, or simulators
• Workbooks, manuals, and safety gear
• Materials or demo products your business no longer uses
Your donation doesn’t just stock a classroom — it builds confidence, skills, and opportunity.
If you’d like to donate training materials or equipment, please contact info@givemeten.org to schedule a drop-off or connect with a participating school.
Your contribution — whether it’s time, tools, a vehicle, or financial support — directly impacts students, schools, and local businesses. Join us in shaping the next generation of skilled professionals.
Donate today and be part of the movement that’s changing the way communities grow talent — one “TEN” at a time.
All donations are tax deductible, and we will send you an acknowledgement and contribution receipt for tax purposes. The fair market values determined are the responsibility of the donor at the time of the donation. No goods or services will be provided for any donation.