Traditional Education Funding is Broken.
It favors credentials over skills, creates debt instead of opportunity, and leaves motivated learners behind. We're changing that—funding what the market needs and what individuals can achieve.
Who We Serve
We support motivated individuals who are ready to build skills and move toward meaningful work—but need financial access to get there.
Career Switchers
Adults transitioning into new fields—like tech, trades, or certifications—who are ready to learn, work, and start a new path.
Underemployed Workers
People with ability and motivation who need access to training to qualify for better roles, higher pay, or long-term stability.
Adult Learners
Individuals returning to learning later in life to gain practical, job-ready skills without taking on unnecessary debt.
Self-Taught Builders
Motivated individuals who have already started learning independently and need funding to complete certifications or formal training.
Could This Be You?
If you’re motivated to learn and ready to work, Free To Learn funding may be available to you through pepelwerk—helping remove the financial barrier to in-demand training.
Ways to Donate
Choose how your contribution funds employment and in-demand skills training for people ready to work and learn.
All contributions support skills-based learning with less than 1% overhead—ensuring funds reach learners, not bureaucracy.
Frequently asked questions
Contact Us
Whether you are a major donor, foundation, government agency, or a company exploring workforce partnerships — we are happy to connect.
In just 4 years, we’ve invested $2M+ Funding
85% goes
directly to people
10% program management
5% fund management
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