Connecting classrooms to careers.

10 hours today, a lifetime of impact.

TEN hours is the tool to tackle the skilled labor shortage in the United States.

TEN hours

  • creates a relationship between education and industry.

  • is a manageable commitment for students and businesses to get involved.

  • allows students to envision their future career paths.

  • helps employers assess students as potential future employees.

  • aligns student's educational curriculum with real-world industry standards.

  • can be the gateway to a summer internship or an apprenticeship.

  • can evolve into 20, 30, or more, leading to part-time or full-time employment.

  • opens the door to fresh talent for businesses.

  • leads to a lifelong career.

We Represent Students in the Following Fields:

Auto Repair/ Collision

Cosmetology

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medical Assisting

Culinary Arts

Computer Science/Cyber Security

Law Enforcement

Construction Skill/Management

Criminal Justice

Firefighting

Welding

*Disclaimer: Please contact us for a more robust list of career fields we cater to!*

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Our 501(c)(3)

Check out our 501(c)(3): GMT Vocational Foundation!

The non-profit side of Give Me TEN, GMT Vocational Foundation, continues the vital work of ensuring the future growth of our industry by supporting educational programs and developing skilled professionals. Our mission remains the same: to create pathways for students and small businesses to collaborate, learn, and grow together. With the GMT Vocational Foundation, we’re expanding our efforts to provide scholarships, resources, and opportunities that directly address the skilled labor shortage.

Visit GMT Vocational Foundation’s website to learn more!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

SUPPORT OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE BY DONATING:

MONETARY DONATIONS

YOUR TIME

YOUR GOODS/SERVICES

Thank you to our 2026 premier sponsors •

Thank you to our 2026 premier sponsors •

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

AUG 28

Workforce Forward: Clean Energy Job Fair

7735 W Grand Ave. • Gurnee, IL

SEP 3

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Career Fair

American Job Center • Harvey, IL

OCT 6

Illinois Workforce Association Annual Conference

Crown Plaza • Springfield, IL