9 Bartlett Street, Suite 250, Andover, MA 01810

Help build the next generation of skilled workers

Contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and local businesses: your knowledge and resources can open doors for students.

Students recognized by school staff and an Opus Plumbing & Heating representative

More than one way to partner

Pick what fits your business

We'll talk through what makes sense for you.

Financial contribution

Join as a founding partner and fund training costs.

Tools & materials

Donate equipment for training rooms and starter kits.

Industry knowledge

Share what skills matter on the job today.

Real-world exposure

Help students see what work in the trades is like.

Founding partner opportunities

Founding partner levels

Five levels for businesses, plus an individual option. Each level includes the recognition of the level before it.

Level 1Community Partner$1,000
  • Recognition on the RCF website
  • Inclusion in annual partner recognition
  • RCF Founding Partner designation, founding updates and impact stories
Become a Partner
Level 2Trade Partner$2,500
  • All Community Partner recognition
  • Your company logo on RCF partner materials
  • Recognition in selected communications and social media; chances to join RCF programs
Become a Partner
Level 3Workforce Partner$5,000
  • All Trade Partner recognition
  • Prominent placement on the RCF website and in annual impact communications
  • Employee involvement, mentorship and workforce-development connections
Become a Partner
Level 4Leadership Partner$10,000
  • All Workforce Partner recognition
  • Leadership-level and featured recognition throughout the year
  • Career readiness and industry programs, plus an annual briefing on RCF impact
Become a Partner
Top tierLevel 5Founding Benefactor$25,000
  • Transformational support as RCF builds and expands its programs
  • Supports scholarships, career programs, employer partnerships and long-term opportunities
  • Recognition and engagement tailored to your partnership
Become a Benefactor
Individual givingIndividual Partner$500
  • Recognition with your logo featured on the RCF website
Become a Founding Partner

Recognition, payment and in-kind contribution terms are confirmed in writing.

What partnership can mean

Each kind of support meets a different need

Students using donated equipment
A tool practice

A tool in a training room gives a student something real to practice on.

Instructor advising students
Advice a path

Advice from a working tradesperson helps someone choose a direction.

Students and partners celebrating the new rig
A gift a seat in class

A financial gift helps cover an education cost.

How to get started

From first call to first student helped

Tell us about your company and how you'd like to help.

Tell us about your companyShare how you'd like to help.
Discuss needs and programsWe'll match your support to where it's needed.
Confirm in writingRecognition, payment or in-kind terms, all clear upfront.

Build something that lasts

The next generation of tradespeople needs more than encouragement. They need real chances to learn.