Chris Greenwood with Little Red Acorn

At Little Red Acorn’s mission is to elevate awareness and support for careers in the trades by fostering meaningful connections between education and real world applications. With the right engagement and educational opportunities, individuals can pursue fulfilling and stable careers in various trades. Their approach involves leveraging an extensive network of industry professionals and local businesses to create interactive experiences that link classroom learning directly to future career opportunities.

They are dedicated to bridging the gap between students and community businesses. Not only by connecting them through educational initiatives but also by providing business services to these local enterprises. This dual approach strengthens our community’s economic foundation and enhances learning outcomes by integrating practical business insights into the educational process.

Committed to supporting both students and educators; recognizing that community involvement is essential to nurturing their development. By fostering strong community relationships, they aim to empower schools, encourage continuous improvement and introduce modern tools and methodologies. Little Red Acorn is dedicated to the success of our students and educators; believing their achievements are integral to the vibrancy and health of our community.

In addition to fundraising events and campaigns, Little Red Acorn also offers business and professional services to small businesses to help reduce costs and improve operations.  Offering services like business and systems analysis, onboarding of new employees, recruiting consultation and training classes.  They also offer customized engagements for specific business needs.  The newest addition is their printing services which allows companies a streamlined manner in which to order merchandise, uniforms and other promotional items.