BAM Build-Off applications open August 15, 2026!
From exploration to opportunity, WorkSmart helps students discover careers, build workplace skills, and prepare for successful futures.
WorkSmart Foundation connects students, families, schools, employers, and communities through hands-on career exploration, workforce preparation, and real-world learning experiences.
Students explore careers through projects, competitions, and hands-on experiences that build confidence, workplace skills, and meaningful community connections.

This is where most students begin. They become part of a community, meet mentors, explore careers, and start participating.

Experience. Build. Apply.
Once students are involved, they put their skills into action through hands-on projects, challenges, and competitions like the
~~ BAM Build-Off. ~~

As students become more engaged, career funding helps them pay for workforce training, credential testing fees, work supplies, or tools.

This is the culmination of the journey; students demonstrate what they've learned and connect with employers, colleges, and scholarship providers.
Help remove financial barriers for Marion County students in grades 9-12.
Your gift helps students prepare for careers through scholarships and workforce opportunities
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Have questions? Find answers to common questions about eligibility, the application process, scholarship awards, and how the WorkSmart Career Opportunity Scholarship works

Your participation as a volunteer can directly influence the next generation of industry leaders. By sharing your expertise and experiences, you help students develop practical skills and industry knowledge.
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