HELPING TOMORROW'S SKILLED TRADES
PROFESSIONALS
BUILD THEIR FUTURE
Every donation helps provide scholarships for students pursuing careers in automotive technology, welding, diesel, HVAC, electrical, aviation maintenance, manufacturing and other skilled trades.
Your support doesn't just change a life -
it strengthens our communities.
$12,500
RAISED
5
SCHOLRSHIPS
AWARDED
200+
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Why we exist
AMERICA NEEDS
SKILLED TRADES.
Thousands of talented students dream of careers in skill trades but cannot afford the education need to begin.
Cruising the Ozarks exists to remove those financial barriers through scholarships funded by car enthusiasts, local businesses, and our community.
When you support CTO, you're helping build the next generation of :
Automotive Technician
Welders
Diesel Mechanics
HVAC Technicians
Electricians
Aviation Mechanics
Industrial Mechanics
MEET OUR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Beau Carpenter
2022 Scholarship Recipient
William Burton
2025 Scholarship Recipient
Wylee Lutz
2023 Scholarship Recipient
Nicholas Stephens
2024 Scholarship Recipient
ACTIVITIES
Road Tours + Charity Events + Cruise-in + Car Shows
ROAD TOURS
We host several road tours throughout the year that are available to CTO members
CAR SHOWS
Award winning Car Shows and Monthly Show & Shine events.
Cruise-In
Cars - Coffee - and Donuts
Charity Fund Raising
Local Business Support
Community Cruise-in Nights
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Volunteer
Volunteering with Cruising the Ozarks provides a unique opportunity to give back to your community while being part of exciting events and initiatives. By volunteering, you can contribute your time, skills, and expertise to support our mission of providing scholarships to deserving students. You'll also have the chance to meet new people, gain valuable experience, and make a difference in the lives of young people. Plus, helping us obtain donations means you'll be part of a team that's dedicated to making a positive impact in the local community.
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We also partner with other local non-profits that need help bringing awareness to the community and help with fundraisers. These can be monetary donations or items in need by member of the community.
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Our mission at Cruising the Ozarks is to support the education of students who are passionate about pursuing a career in the skilled trades. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we are committed to providing financial assistance to individuals who might not otherwise have the means to attend a technical trade school.
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We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue their dreams, and that a strong education is the foundation for success in any field. Through our scholarship programs and other initiatives, we seek to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to achieve their goals.
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At Cruising the Ozarks, we are driven by a deep commitment to excellence, both in our own work and in the work of the students we support. We believe that by investing in the next generation of skilled workers, we can help to build a stronger, more prosperous future for our communities and our country.
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Ultimately, our mission is to help students to realize their full potential and to build a better world for all of us. We are proud to be a part of this important work, and we look forward to continuing to make a positive impact in the years to come.
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