a nonprofit skills academy

Practical skills, taught in person, open to everyone.

Clutch Academy runs hands-on classes taught by local instructors — building confidence and opportunity across our community.

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what we believe

To equip our neighbors with practical skills that build independence and confidence.

Regardless of background or ability to pay, every class is taught in person by experienced local instructors.

In-person instruction

Taught face-to-face by experienced local instructors in our own workshop space.

Open registration

Anyone can register online, with sliding-scale and no-cost options available.

Community funded

Grants, individual donors, and local partners keep classes accessible.

1,400+
Students served since 2021
60+
Classes held each year
100%
No-cost or sliding scale
12
Local volunteer instructors
how it started

One borrowed garage, one evening class.

Founded in 2021 by local tradespeople and educators, Clutch Academy now runs year-round sessions from our own workshop space — serving students across the region.

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supported by
Riverside Community Foundation
United Way of Millbrook
First National Bank Grant Fund
City of Millbrook Parks & Rec