We recognize the old paradigm of “you must go to college to be successful” carries significant financial risk for many of today’s youth, who may face debt burdens that overshadow their potential earning power. HireSmart Cares is working with educators in our local community to provide young people with career pathways that don’t involve student loans, with training for careers as electricians, welders, HVAC technicians, carpenters, and much more. We’re paying for boots on feet, helmets on heads, tools in hands, and wood to cut and construct. When you invest your Care Dollars here, you’re equipping tomorrow’s workers with the necessary tools and training for successful careers.

The bumper sticker rings true: “No Farms No Food® from American Farmland Trust” Farmers face significant financial pressures, and many of today’s youth are fleeing family farms for other careers. But we all must eat, and farming is vital to the welfare of everyone. With that in mind, HireSmart Cares is making substantial contributions to our local agricultural community to attract more youth to the farming way of life. We’ve made a sizable financial commitment to our local AG center, where students will house and care for livestock and receive education from AG instructors and farmers. Your contributions mean that students who don’t live on a farm can learn to farm, which will lead to more students pursuing careers in agriculture. Your contributions will also help cover the cost of student travels to national ag competitions.