Part of the SOAR Scholarship Program • Skilled Trades + Technical Training
SOAR Skills: Building Careers Through Skilled Trades
Empowering the next generation of skilled professionals with funding, mentorship, and community support.
$100,000 Annual Skills Investment
Up to $5,000 Per Scholarship Award
6–24 months Many programs to career-ready
$0 Repayment required
Your Path to a High-Demand Career Starts Here
What SOAR Skills Is
SOAR Skills is one of two scholarship tracks offered through SOAR Texas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and supporting students who are driven, resilient, and ready to build meaningful futures.
Starting in 2026, LOAR PLLC is investing $100,000 annually through SOAR Skills to support students of all genders pursuing skilled trades, technical training, certifications, apprenticeships, and applied career pathways. SOAR Skills is one half of LOAR’s $200,000 total annual SOAR investment — $100,000 for skilled trades and $100,000 for college scholarships. Together with LOAR Growth Grants, LOAR is working toward an annual goal of $300,000 in scholarships and grants.
🛠 Trades + Technical
🤝 Mentorship
💼 Career-Ready
What You Can Become
Whether you’re training to become a master electrician, a certified welder, a dental hygienist, or an automotive technician, SOAR Skills provides the financial support, mentorship, and community you need to launch a successful career.
- Scholarship funds applied directly to approved training providers
- Mentorship + professional development beyond the award
- Community connection across SOAR programs
Why Skilled Trades? Why Now?
Skilled trades and technical careers are essential to thriving communities—and they offer purpose, stability, and strong earning potential. SOAR Skills exists to remove financial barriers and help motivated students launch their careers faster.
💰 Strong Earning Power
Many skilled trades professionals earn $50,000 to $100,000+ annually, often without heavy student debt.
🔒 Real Job Security
Hands-on skills are needed everywhere—and can’t be outsourced. Demand stays strong across industries.
🚀 Build Your Own Future
Skilled careers create real pathways to entrepreneurship—start your own shop, crew, or business.
What You Receive
More than money—SOAR Skills is designed as a complete support system.
💵 Financial Support
- Up to $5,000 in scholarship funding
- No repayment required
- Paid directly to approved training providers
- Can cover tuition, required materials, and certification fees (program-based)
👥 Mentorship + Guidance
- Mentorship and encouragement from professionals
- Support navigating training decisions
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Connection to a growing SOAR community
🎯 Who SOAR Skills Is For
SOAR Skills supports young adults at an early stage of their career journey—often recent high school grads or college-age students—who are pursuing their first primary trade, technical skill, or certification.
First-gen students
Students facing financial barriers
Career starters
Apprenticeships + certifications
Eligible Career Pathways
Examples of fields we support (not exhaustive):
🏗️ Construction & Building
Electrical • Plumbing • HVAC • Carpentry • Welding • Masonry • Heavy Equipment
⚕️ Healthcare & Medical
CNA • LVN • Dental Hygiene • Medical Assistant • Phlebotomy • Surgical Tech • EMT
💻 Technology & IT
Cybersecurity • Network Admin • IT Support • Cloud • Data Center Tech
🚗 Automotive & Transportation
Auto Tech • Diesel • Aviation Maintenance • CDL
⚙️ Manufacturing & Industrial
CNC • Industrial Maintenance • Robotics/Automation • Quality
❓Don’t See Your Field?
Contact us. We support many legitimate training pathways leading to employment.
Apply: SOAR Skills
Complete the application below. Questions? Email Contact@LOARpllc.com.
🛠 SOAR Skills Application
Applications: Accepted year-round on a rolling basis • Recipients Notified: Within 30 days of submission • Celebration: Scholars are recognized at the LOAR Summer Celebration each June
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“The future of work demands that we think differently about education and career pathways. SOAR exists to open doors—especially for first-generation students, those navigating financial barriers, or anyone working to overcome obstacles on their path forward. Whether someone is headed to university or building expertise in a skilled trade, we want them to feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.”
— Amber Russell, Founder of LOAR PLLC and co-founder of SOAR Texas
Ready to Build Your Future?
SOAR Skills is more than a scholarship—it’s an investment in your potential and a commitment to your success.
Email Contact@LOARpllc.com • Call (888) 288-6503
About SOAR Texas
SOAR Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation through education funding, mentorship, and career support. By investing in both traditional and skills-based pathways, SOAR helps students build the capabilities they need to thrive in a changing economy.
About LOAR PLLC
LOAR PLLC is a rapidly growing, woman-owned law firm with offices in Texas, Colorado, and Washington, serving clients nationwide. LOAR is committed to community impact through initiatives like SOAR that invest in the workforce of tomorrow.
Leadership Behind
SOAR Leadership
Support SOAR Skills
Help open the next door
SOAR Skills is funded primarily by LOAR PLLC as part of its annual goal of $300,000 in scholarships and grants. If you believe in skilled-trades pathways for Texas students, you can support the program with a one-time or monthly gift — or share your experience as a Relationship Builder.
Beyond the case
Leave the world better than we found it.
LOAR’s casework funds a commitment to the people building what comes next. LOAR is working toward an annual goal of $300,000 in scholarships and grants, and brings the legal community together in person.
Scholarships for women in college and graduate school
Up to $5,000 plus mentorship, with a focus on first-generation students.
Careers in the skilled trades
Up to $5,000 for students of all genders in trades, technical training and certifications.
Investing in Texas lawyers
Up to twenty $5,000 grants a year to launch a firm, grow a practice or advance a career. Awarded on merit; referrals play no part.
Women in Law and community gatherings
Rooms across Texas, Colorado and Washington where the legal community meets in person.
SOAR Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. LOAR Growth Grants and LOAR Events are programs of LOAR PLLC.