Back a Blue Collar Scholar - Nominate an Aspiring Tradesperson

Know an apprentice, student, or hardworking teammate who has the grit to excel in the skilled trades? Give them the boost they deserve. Nominate them below in under two minutes, and we'll reach out to invite them to apply for the Blue Collar Scholar program.
Note: A nomination is an invitation to apply and does not equal an application. Each applicant must submit their own application to apply. By submitting this nomination form, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

1 Your Information (The Nominator)

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Your Relationship to the Nominee *

2 Nominee Information (The Future Scholar)

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Is the Nominee under the legal age of adulthood in their state or residence, thus requiring a parent or guardian's permission to be contacted? *

The legal age of adulthood is 18 years of age or older in most states, 19 years of age in Alabama and Nebraska, and 21 years of age in Mississippi.

Yes, The Nominee is under the legal age of adulthood in their state of residence No I am not sure

Parent/ Legal Guardian Contact Information

If the Nominee is under the legal age of adulthood in their state, parent or guardian consent is required to contact the Nominee.

Parent / Legal Guardian First Name *

Parent / Legal Guardian Last Name *

Parent / Legal Guardian Email Address *

Parent / Legal Guardian Phone Number *

Relationship to Nominee

3 What Makes The Nominee Stand Out

Why are you nominating this individual to be a Blue Collar Scholar?
What trade are they pursuing, and what sets their work ethic apart? *

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Be specific and personal! We'll include a quote from your message in their invitation so they know who backed them!

NOTE:

By including a response, you are giving Deer Management Systems, LLC and its affiliates, agents, licensees, successors, and assigns permission to reproduce, edit, and share your statement with the nominee, including reserving the right to edit it or not use the statement at all.

4 Permission & Authorization*

Review the full Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

I confirm I have permission to share this individual's contact details with Deer Management Systems, LLC to invite them to apply for the Blue Collar Scholar program.

I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to the Terms & Conditions.

I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to the Privacy Policy.

5 Thank You for Nominating an Aspiring Tradesperson!

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