Rising Stars is a youth workforce development program supporting young people from underrepresented communities across the country find pathways with to sustainable careers in construction and green jobs. To learn more please check it out Here!

Elliott Weinberg, a two-time Rising Stars mentor, is running the 2025 NYC Marathon to support the next generation of sustainability leaders.

In partnership with Urban Green Council and Tremco Rising Stars, this campaign aims to raise enough funds to support the 2025 Rising Stars participants and graduates!

Donations go directly to participant support, such as program costs, industry training in the skilled trades, and professional development.

Support Elliott’s run, share his story, and help Rising Stars go further.

Here is a helpful guide to how donations like yours will support our Rising Stars participants.

What it supports!

$200 - Tool belt and starter tool set for one Rising Stars participant

$100 - Transportation support for one Rising Stars participant.

$50 - OSHA 10 Safety Course for one Rising Stars participant.

$25 - Hard Hat and Safety Vest for one Rising Stars participant.