Giving

Sponsor a Student Certification

$150 helps one participant earn an industry-recognized certification — and opens the door to community employment.

Your $150 Impact

A credential that changes what’s possible

Certifications give participants proof of their skills and a real advantage with employers. Your $150 sponsorship helps cover the cost of training and certification for one student.

Tamara smiling in a black Cup of Dreams Tearoom T-shirt inside the Tearoom.

Success Spotlight

Tamara’s story

After completing her 45-hour DCF Child Care certification with PossAbilities Plus, Tamara landed a job as a teacher assistant.

How it works

Simple, secure, tax-deductible

1. Give $150

Give online through Zeffy. Add a note to dedicate your gift to a student certification.

2. A student trains

A participant completes the course with one-on-one support and accommodations.

3. Doors open

With a certification in hand, participants pursue internships and community employment.

Want to sponsor more than one student?

Businesses, clubs, and families can sponsor a whole class. Contact us to set it up.