Empowering Tomorrow’s Tradespeople.
Honoring Jack Esler’s Legacy of Hard Work. $5,000 scholarships for seniors pursuing two-year trade and technical programs.
Jack’s legacy lives on through every student who chooses a hands-on career. Our annual scholarships help them train, innovate, and keep our rural towns running.
Sam – electrical maintenance & automation Class of 2025
Hear how support from the Jack Elser Foundation made it possible for Sam to start trade school and pursue his passion for electrical maintenance and automation. Through hard work, dedication, and a drive to learn, Sam is building the foundation for a career in a growing technical field—one that combines hands on skill with innovation in automation and energy systems.
Ready to take the next step?
This scholarship supports students pursuing careers through trade schools — from aviation mechanics and welding to electrical work, construction, and other hands-on professions. It is awarded to individuals who reflect Jack’s values: hardworking, practical, and driven to make a meaningful contribution through skilled work.
“We’re proud to help students like sam turn hard work into opportunity.”
— Mark Bronner, Board Chairman
Give in Honor. Build a Future.
The Jack Ira Esler Memorial Scholarship helps trade school students take their first steps toward a hands on career — just the kind of work Jack believed in. Your donation directly supports hardworking learners training to become welders, mechanics, builders, and more. It’s a gift that honors Jack’s legacy by investing in the future of skilled work.