Fuel Local Talent. Fund AVTECH Cohorts.
Your donation turns training → certification → college or career into reality for Antelope Valley youth (16–24). Cohorts are Guide-led on a fixed 16-week schedule (2 hours/day, Mon–Fri) following Google Fundamentals → Google IT Support Certificate.
- Guide-led cohorts, weekly study halls, and tutoring
- Devices and connectivity for learners in need
- Employer engagement; AJCC WEX/OJT in development
EIN 39-3895762 • Public Charity Class: IRC 509(a)(2) • Effective Date of Exemption: Aug 30, 2025
Why Your Gift Matters
Antelope Valley is a national aerospace hub, yet many local youth graduate without industry credentials. AVTECH delivers a Guide-led pipeline beginning with Google Fundamentals and advancing to the Google IT Support Certificate, plus coaching, tutoring, and career navigation. Philanthropy bridges gaps: devices and connectivity, Guide time, and employer engagement.
Corporate Sponsors, Funders and Public Partners
We partner with foundations, corporate sponsors, AJCC/WIOA programs, community colleges, and public agencies. AVTECH reports on WIOA metrics and aligns with college articulation in the Antelope Valley.
Funding Priorities
- Cohort Scholarships (training access and completion support)
- Guides and Coaching two Guides per cohort, tutors, mentors
- Devices and Connectivity laptops, hotspots, labs
- Employer Engagement site visits, guest talks, internship design
- Data and Evaluation WIOA metrics, CalJOBS coordination as required
What We Deliver
- Guide-led Cohort Model: 16 weeks • 2 hrs/day • Mon–Fri; labs, tutoring, accountability
- Credential Pipeline: Google Fundamentals → Google IT Support Certificate
- WIOA-Aligned Reporting: Enrollment, Credential, Placement, Retention, Wage
- AVC and AJCC Pathways in development credit alignment and WEX/OJT
Corporate Sponsorship Tiers
Starter
$2,500+
- Name listed on website
- Quarterly cohort update
Partner
$10,000+
- Logo on website and materials
- Host a guest talk or site visit
Champion
$25,000+
- Sponsor a study lab naming
- Priority internship or WEX slots
Cohort Underwriter
$50,000+
- Fund full cohort seats and resources
- Customized talent pipeline plan
Donate Online (Individuals)
Every gift helps a student complete a credential and step into a living-wage pathway.
Give Online
Donate through our verified PayPal Giving Fund charity page for fee-efficient processing.
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Give by Check or ACH
- Payable to: Antelope Valley Technical Institute DBA AVTECH
- Mail to: 1008 W Avenue M-14, Suite A-11, Palmdale, CA 93551
- ACH/Wire: Email info@avtech.org for instructions
- EIN: 39-3895762 • Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law
Make a Pledge
Submit the amount you wish to pledge and an optional note. We will email you a PayPal link to complete your pledge.
Tax-Deductibility and Receipt Info
AVTECH is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity (IRC 509(a)(2)). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Gift receipts from AVTECH include donor name, date, amount, EIN 39-3895762, and the statement that no goods or services were provided in exchange for this donation or a good-faith estimate if any were provided.
Transparency and Compliance
| Legal Name | Antelope Valley Technical Institute DBA “AVTECH” |
|---|---|
| EIN | 39-3895762 |
| Federal Status | IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity • Class 509(a)(2) |
| Effective Date | August 30, 2025 |
| Accounting Period | Year ends December 31 |
| Contribution Deductibility | Yes tax-deductible as allowed by law |
| Address | 1008 W Avenue M-14, Suite A-11, Palmdale, CA 93551 |
| Contact | info@avtech.org • (661) 375-7499 |
| Documents | IRS Determination Letter (image) |
Annual Filings: AVTECH files Form 990-N or 990-EZ annually. Failure to file for three consecutive years results in automatic revocation.
Trademark Note: Google and Google Career Certificates are trademarks of Google LLC. AVTECH is an independent nonprofit workforce development organization and is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by Google LLC.