Pre-Apprentice Adirondack Chair Challenge Competition
The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio & Western Pennsylvania
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- High school students enrolled in pre-apprenticeship programs
- Participating schools across the region
Overview
Pre-Apprentice Adirondack Chair Challenge
Annual competition where high school students in pre-apprenticeship programs design and build Adirondack chairs to showcase their craftsmanship and skills.
Geographic Scope: Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania region (21 area school districts)
Focus Areas:
- Hands-on construction project completion
- Student craftsmanship and design skills
- Confidence building through professional validation
Eligibility:
- High school students enrolled in pre-apprenticeship programs
- Participating schools across the region
Award Details:
- Top three individual winners recognized during annual scholarship ceremony
- School/team winners also acknowledged (top honors, second place, third place)
- Student-built chairs are auctioned to the public
- Proceeds from auction return to each school's pre-apprenticeship program
- Recognition reinforces that students are on the right career track
Background:
- Second annual competition held in 2025
- Part of broader workforce development efforts
- Judges include The Builders Association members
- More than 800 students participate in pre-apprenticeship programs across 21 schools
What The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio & Western Pennsylvania actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 1
- Total given
- $8,000
- Median grant
- $8,000
- By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Youngstown, OH.
Example grants
Youngstown State Foundation · Youngstown, OH
College scholarships
$8,000
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Fields of Work
- Education
- Workforce development
- K-12 schools
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