Video Series: How to Capture Philanthropic Investment for Your School’s Technical Education Program

You have ideas, now let’s fund them! Our team has been at the intersection of industry and education for years and will share their expertise on how to succeed in this video series.

Your students deserve every opportunity. Let’s find the funding to make it happen.

“If Only We Had the Budget” | There’s More Money Out There Than You Think

Stop letting the annual budget define the size of your school’s technical education vision. Across the country, philanthropists, foundations and community leaders are investing in bold ideas that expand student opportunity and strengthen the workforce. Get a clearer view of today’s philanthropic giving landscape, learn what motivates support for education, and discover how to shape a vision big enough to attract the investment available.

Funding Your School’s Million-Dollar Vision

How do schools capture major philanthropic investment for STEM and CTE? It starts with clear project goals, proven workforce impact and a compelling case for financial support. Learn how to engage the right community, industry, and foundation partners, build trust with prospective givers, and create a plan to secure long-term partnerships around your school’s technical education vision.

“The key to raising a million dollars is having a million-dollar idea.”

Meet the Speakers

Matt Kirchner

Matt Kirchner is President of ATS/LAB Midwest and a leading voice in workforce development, advanced manufacturing, and technical education. A former manufacturing CEO, author, international speaker, and host of the TechEd Podcast™, Matt works with educators, industry leaders, and policymakers to strengthen career pathways and prepare students for the future of work through industry-aligned education and emerging technologies.

Michael Frohna

Michael Frohna is the founder of HUMANER and former President of Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, where he championed partnerships between education, business, and communities to expand opportunities for students. Backed by more than 30 years of leadership in education, healthcare, and philanthropy, he brings extensive experience in fundraising, strategic partnerships, and workforce development, with a passion for creating lasting impact for future generations.