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Free To Learn removes financial barriers to skills-based learning by making funding available through pepelwerk for eligible individuals pursuing in-demand work.
Who It’s For
Free To Learn supports individuals who are ready to learn and willing to work, and training programs that lead directly to real job opportunities.
Demonstrated willingness to learn and work
Clear skill or career goal
Training aligned with real jobs
Financial barrier to access
Digital and
job-related skills
Workforce-aligned
programs
Technical
certifications
Trade and
vocational Training
What We Support
We fund skills-based education that connects directly to employment opportunities.
Programs must focus on practical, job-ready outcomes.
What We Support
We fund skills-based education that connects directly to employment opportunities. Programs must focus on practical, job-ready outcomes.
Technical
certifications
Trade and
vocational Training
Digital and
job-related skills
Workforce-aligned
programs
How Funding Works
Funding is accessed through pepelwerk.
No separate application required.
Step 1
Create a pepelwerk Account
Sign up on pepelwerk to build your learner profile and explore training opportunities.
Step 2
Complete Your Profile
Share your goals, interests, and readiness to learn so the platform can identify relevant opportunities.
Step 3
Access Available Funding
If you qualify for Free To Learn funding, the opportunity will automatically appear in your pepelwerk account.
What to Expect
pepelwerk manages eligibility and access to funding to keep the process clear and efficient.
Funding opportunities appear automatically for eligible learners
Enrollment is based on training availability and readiness to begin
Funding is coordinated through pepelwerk and applied directly to approved programs
Contact Us
Have a question or want to learn more about Free to Learn? Whether you’re an individual, donor, partner, or organization, we’re happy to connect.