Forging Futures Education Fund

09/21/2026

Did you know that the third Friday of September is known as National Tradesmen Day? We might have missed the announcement a few days ago, but we’ll never miss an opportunity to celebrate the skilled hands that keep our communities moving...
Welders. Electricians. Plumbers. HVAC technicians. Mechanics. Construction professionals. Healthcare technicians. And so many more.

At Forging Futures Education Fund, we believe there is more than one path to a successful future — and a four-year university isn’t the only one worth investing in. Our scholarships can help Gillespie County students pursue skilled trades, vocational and technical programs, career certifications, community college AND traditional university degrees.

If you have a skill you want to master, a career you want to build, or a new direction you’re ready to pursue — your path matters.

Applications for the 2027–2028 school year open January 1, 2027!
Visit www.ForgingFutures.org for more information.

The Forging Futures Education Fund is dedicated to empowering Gillespie County students by providing scholarships that open doors to higher education, skilled trades, certification programs, and workforce training. Our mission is to remove financial barriers and invest in educational opportunities t...

09/05/2026

From the nurses who care for us and the teachers who inspire us, to the welders, electricians, technicians, builders, mechanics, and countless skilled professionals who keep our communities strong - every career begins with an opportunity to learn.

At Forging Futures Education Fund, we believe there is more than one path to a successful future. Whether that path leads to a university, community college, trade or technical school, certification program, or another form of career training, we’re proud to help local students gain the skills they need to build their futures. So, this Labor Day, we celebrate hard work, skilled hands, big dreams, and the people building what comes next.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day weekend from your friends at Forging Futures!

06/24/2026

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, and supporters, FFEF awarded $300,000 in scholarships to 47 Gillespie County students this year. We can't wait to see the impact these future nurses, teachers, engineers, business leaders, skilled trades professionals, and community champions will make.

Congratulations to all of our recipients—we are honored to be a part of your journey!

06/04/2026

We've been a little quiet on Facebook lately, but for good reason- the Forging Futures Education Fund has been busier than ever!

In the last couple months, we hosted our 8th Annual Forging Futures Classic, which raised over $50,000 for local scholarships. We also completed our inaugural scholarship award cycle, awarding 47 Gillespie County residents scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $10,000, totaling more than $300,000! In addition, we had the privilege of presenting scholarship certificates at FISD Scholarship Night, celebrating student achievements, and even hosted one of our FFC live auction experiences—a beautiful cliffside pizza party for some amazing supporters - Jim Harris and Linda Gartner.

These are just a few of the exciting things happening at FFEF, and we're only getting started. Stay tuned as we share photos, recipient stories, event highlights, and more in the coming weeks!

03/10/2026

We are so excited to have our 8th Annual Forging Futures Classic Celebration Dinner at Arch Ray Resort Sunday, April 12. It is the PERFECT place to kick off our fundraising weekend. Join us for an incredible night featuring Felix and Fingers dueling pianos, a live auction, great food, and lots of laughs — all while supporting scholarships for Gillespie County students. So even if you’re not golfing Monday, you can still come enjoy the Sunday night dinner and entertainment.

Thank you to Arch Ray for being such a great partner and helping us make this event unforgettable. Tickets available at www.forgingfuturesclassic.org

03/03/2026

Not a golfer? PERFECT. This night is for YOU.

Join us for the Celebration Dinner only at the 8th Annual Forging Futures Classic — an unforgettable evening of high-energy music, incredible food, big laughs, and raising big dollars for local student scholarships.

02/25/2026

What a special day for Forging Futures Education Fund!
We were honored to celebrate our ribbon cutting surrounded by our some of our incredible board members, scholarship committee, golf committee, and Chamber ambassadors. This milestone represents years of dedication to higher education — and the past year of intentional work building our scholarship program to where we are today. We are officially preparing to distribute scholarships, and it truly took all of us to get to this point. We are nearing 100 scholarship applications from hardworking students who are ready to better themselves through higher education, trade programs, and certifications.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this mission. We are so excited for what’s ahead and grateful to be part of a community that believes in investing in its future!

02/12/2026

Want to score major Valentine's points this year? Ditch the candy and flowers and surprise someone special with an exclusive round at Boot Ranch for the 8th Annual Forging Futures Classic!

Whether you join us for one day of the event or both, every swing, bid, and sponsorship helps forge brighter futures through education and workforce training right here in our community.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 - Celebration Dinner featuring Dueling Pianos at Arch Ray Resort
MONDAY, APRIL 13 - Golf Tournament at Boot Ranch

For more information or to register your loved one, visit www.ForgingFuturesClassic.org

02/03/2026

The Forging Futures Golf Classic returns this spring at the exclusive Boot Ranch Golf Club. This intimate, high-end event supports scholarships for Gillespie County students pursuing college, technical, and career training programs.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels, and golfer spots are limited!