The Swinerton Foundation is a not-for-profit organization focused on being a catalyst for collective action to expand the accessibility of construction education and change the perception of the industry. We support education and development activities that give individuals a greater opportunity to thrive. We also support workforce development programs that provide access to and assist individuals in obtaining living-wage jobs.
The construction industry is ripe with opportunity for skilled workers and recent graduates, with over 400,000 job openings in January 2024. The industry is often ranked one of the highest for job satisfaction, as well.
We partner with like-minded individuals, companies, and non-profits across the country who are committed to the same goals and mission. From early education all the way to hiring age, we support students across the education continuum by increasing awareness of the industry, helping students develop skills they’ll need to enter the workforce, and connecting job-ready individuals to companies that are looking to hire.
Twenty years ago, Swinerton Incorporated formed The Swinerton Foundation to honor its obligation to be a committed corporate citizen. As a private foundation, The Swinerton Foundation was a vehicle to give back to the community where the Swinerton company had a presence and to support causes that Swinerton employees were passionate about. The motivation to reclassify as a public charity in 2018 was to give the Foundation more flexibility in its giving. The change reinvigorated our programs and brought new focus to important causes.
In 2022, the Board of Directors reconsidered the Foundation’s purpose and mission and decided to focus on one strategic priority—developing the construction workforce of the future. Looking ahead to the next twenty years, we plan to have a more significant impact by investing in national construction education and workforce development programs that are equitable and accessible to all.
The Swinerton Foundation does not accept solicitations for grant requests.
Provide financial support for work-ready graduates to begin their career in construction and connect them with construction industry business partners for job placement.
As Foundation Manager, Rachael supervises the operations of the foundation and directs its day-to-day business.
