The Ikefest Trades Initiative Fund, established through the collaboration of New Berlin Eisenhower alumni graduating from 1972-1992, aims to support the high school trades curriculum at New Berlin Eisenhower. This fund provides financial backing to enhance educational programs in Technical Education, including manufacturing, construction, health sciences, and other skilled trades.
Support for Trades Education:
Hands-On Learning Opportunities: The fund enhances Eisenhower’s Career & Technical Education curriculum, offering students enriched hands-on learning in fields like manufacturing, construction, and health sciences through a competitive grants process.
Flexible Donation Options:
Various Forms of Contributions: Donors can contribute through cash, checks, online gifts, and complex assets such as stocks or IRA RMDs.
Managed by the Education Foundation of New Berlin:
Responsible Management: The Education Foundation of New Berlin manages and administers the fund, ensuring all contributions are handled with legal and fiduciary responsibility.
Impactful and Direct Allocation:
Targeted Support: Funds are allocated directly to the School District of New Berlin through the Foundation’s Impact Grant Program, ensuring they support specific projects and programs at Eisenhower that meet the fund's criteria.
Why Support the Trades?
The demand for skilled trades is growing, making comprehensive education and training programs essential. Practical, hands-on training helps students develop the necessary skills to perform tasks accurately and safely under the guidance of experienced professionals. Supporting trades education offers several benefits:
Competitive Wages and Benefits: Skilled trades jobs often provide attractive earnings and benefits.
Earn While You Learn: Many trades offer apprenticeships that combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction.
High Job Security: The essential nature of skilled trades means professionals often enjoy stable employment, even during economic downturns.