Palmisano Foundation

Renegade Fest is back! Enjoy live performances, fun games, and delicious food, all while supporting the future leaders of our industry.

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Every ticket purchase helps fund scholarships and provides invaluable opportunities for aspiring AEC students. Spread the word and bring your friends and family! Let's build a brighter future together.

We are excited to share the success of our recent AEC Career Pathway Introduction event, held in collaboration with Son of a Saint!

Our team members introduced Son of a Saint mentees to the diverse world of construction, including steel fabrication and infrastructure. We want to give a huge shoutout to Chris Clement from HRI Properties for sharing his knowledge on the real estate development side of the industry.

It’s all about providing opportunities and guidance to these bright young men. Together, we’re laying the foundation for a promising future and opening doors for the next generation of leaders in construction. 🚀🔧🏗️

We celebrated a little early this weekend by diving into action for Coral Restoration Foundation and fabricating something a little different than what we're used to...imitation coral reef! By lending our skills and resources to this project, we're contributing to the restoration and preservation of these invaluable ecosystems. Every piece of artificial reef created is a step towards a brighter, healthier future for our oceans and all the life they support.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN - This is a great opportunity for college students majoring in construction, engineering, or architecture. Check out our website to see you qualify and apply today!

🎓🔧 🌐 Ready to build your dreams? Apply now:https://www.palmisanofoundation.org/scholarship-application! 🛠️📚

Deadline is March 25th!

🎓 Are you or do you know a motivated student pursuing a career in the A/E/C industries? The Palmisano Foundation Scholarship opportunity is now open to incoming Freshmen or students enrolled at 2-year and 4-year colleges or universities.

Don't miss this chance to receive funding for your education and join our network of scholars. Apply now: https://www.palmisanofoundation.org/scholarship-application

Scholarship Application — Palmisano Foundation Applications are open to high school seniors and college students pursuing architecture, engineering, construction or a related industry trade skill. High school seniors actively participating in a youth mentoring or non-profit educational program are encouraged to apply.

The Palmisano Foundation was proud to attend the Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans's 18th annual Celebration of the City Stars Soirée. The event honored JA’s 2023 Rising Star recipients and featured a silent auction, live music, local cuisine, cocktails, and more.

JA considers a Rising Star to be an individual under 40 who displays solid entrepreneurial skills with ethical and moral standards and is a founder, co-founder, owner, co-owner, or a key person of a growing local business. There were eight honorees this year, and each made a passionate speech about how they got to where they are in their careers today and how vital Junior Achievement is in helping the next generation of Rising Stars. It was indeed an inspiring night for all.

Isabel Villena and Max Murret, two highly talented and charismatic members of the Impetus team, represented our dedication to future leaders in AEC industries.

We're grateful for the support at Renegade Fest! Thanks to our amazing supporters, we raised 119K for next year's scholarship recipients, which means we can award 33 new scholarships to deserving students in 2024. Let's work together to create a better future for all!

Visit our website for a full event recap:

We raised 119K at Renegade Fest! — Palmisano Foundation We are thrilled to announce that Renegade Fest was an incredible success! With the help of our generous donors, we raised $119,000 for next year's scholarship recipients, which is an 83% increase from last year's amount. We enjoyed an afternoon of music, games, food, and great company. Big Sam and A

When people hear the term STEM, they usually picture scientists in lab coats. They don't think of construction. However, the focus on STEM has significantly impacted the construction industry, and young professionals will find that it offers many more opportunities than just the traditional work of "construction workers." Construction provides a range of STEM career opportunities, including roles in design, architecture, engineering, surveying, and estimating. The Palmisano Foundation is committed to increasing awareness for future leaders in the construction industry.

We are truly grateful for the overwhelming support at Renegade Fest that has helped us exceed our 100K goal! Thanks to the generosity of our incredible supporters, the Palmisano Foundation will be able to award scholarships to college students passionate about pursuing careers in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industries. Additionally, we can produce more innovative programming that supports initiatives to empower future leaders. Your contribution has tremendously impacted our mission to create a better future for all. Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us invest in our industry's leaders of tomorrow.

Our executive team is growing! We're thrilled to announce that Nicole Pelengaris Patel has joined as our Chief People Officer. Nicole will work directly with our founder and CEO in this newly created role to support our holding company WJ Palmisano's House of Brands. Nicole brings a wealth of experience and a passion for developing people that will be pivotal in shaping our teams, culture, and social impact. She will oversee areas including human resources, employee experience, marketing, and communications. Most recently, she served as Chief People Officer at Lucid Holdings Inc., a global software and services company. Nicole is also a distinguished community leader who currently serves as a board member of YouthForce NOLA.

Learn more about Nicole on our website: https://buildimpetus.com/news/nicole-patel-joins-wj-palmisano-companies-including-impetus-as-chief-people-officer/

Welcome, Nicole! You are an extraordinary leader, and our entire team is happy to have you!

Nicole Patel Joins WJ Palmisano Companies, Including Impetus, as Chief People Officer - Impetus W.J. Palmisano has expanded its executive team with the hiring of Nicole Patel as Chief People Officer. In this newly created role, she will work directly with Founder and CEO Wesley J. Palmisano and other leaders to support the holding company’s diverse collective of businesses and brands, which ...

The 9th Birthday Bash for UncommonconstructionConstruction was a huge success, and our volunteers had a fantastic time celebrating with them. It has been a significant year for us as the Palmisano Foundation established a milestone partnership with unCommon Construction, and we are excited to continue growing our relationship for a common cause. Visit our website to learn more about our collaboration with unCommon Construction, palmisanofoundation.org.

Want to support our scholarship fund for underprivileged youth but can't spend a lot of money? We've got you covered! Renegade Fest Tees are currently on sale! Not only will you be making a positive impact, but you'll also be able to rock a stylish and trendy t-shirt at Renegade Fest.

Hurry and click the link to secure your shirts and tickets before it's too late! https://www.palmisanofoundation.org/renegadefest

Our live music festival and fundraiser is less than 2 months away! Check out these scenes from last year's Renegade Fest and try to tell us you're not pumped for this year.

We raised $65,000 last year to fund scholarship opportunities for underprivileged students pursuing AEC careers. Help us reach our $100,000 goal this year! All ticket sales and donations go directly towards funding future scholarship awards for underprivileged students pursuing AEC industry careers.

Kids under the age of 12 get in free! Purchase tickets: https://www.palmisanofoundation.org/renegadefest.

Dariana, one of our awesome Impetus interns, has been lucky enough to receive the scholarship four times and was a part of the first group to be awarded the Palmisano Scholarship! Right now, she's learning some really useful skills at our RNGD warehouse. Juan is showing her how to put together a wooden frame, so she'll be a pro in no time!

Let's take a moment to applaud the 17 deserving recipients of the Palmisano Foundation Scholarship Program. Their academic achievements, financial need, and passion for Architectural, Engineering, or Construction studies have earned them this incredible opportunity. Congratulations to these bright and motivated students!

It's officially nine weeks until our live music, family fun event - Renegade Fest! Make your festival look complete with our must-have merch! Everything you need for the day. The $$$ from your purchase goes towards our scholarship fund. Shop now and get ready for Renegade Fest!

Congratulations to Dariana Bueso on being a scholarship recipient of the Palmisano Foundation Scholarship! Dariana is a rising senior at Mississippi State University majoring in Civil Engineering. She has always been fascinated by how infrastructure shapes our lives and the positive changes it holds.

Dariana is an intern at Impetus and is gaining a deeper understanding of effective project management and teamwork. She adds, "Working alongside leaders pursuing the same goal has strengthened my belief in the impact of group efforts to accomplish remarkable results. It has given me a chance to learn from professionals in the engineering field, obtain practical knowledge and improve abilities that will surely influence my future career."

Learn more about how we support scholars like Dariana. Download our impact report: https://www.palmisanofoundation.org/impact-report

Our primary goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of young people by providing them with career and educational opportunities that enable them to succeed in their professional and personal lives.

Specifically, we concentrate on assisting disadvantaged youth to realize their potential in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industries. We collaborate with partners and implement various educational initiatives to support the upcoming generation of innovators and achievers. For more information, download our impact report: https://www.palmisanofoundation.org/impact-report.

Renegade Fest - our live music festival that helps fund scholarships for students pursuing AEC careers, is on the horizon. Support from our sponsors is crucial to making this happen. Thank you to the good folks at Shelter Products, Inc. for their sponsorship. Their contribution will fund two scholarship awards! Want to join our sponsors? Get involved: https://www.palmisanofoundation.org/renegadefest

Thank you to the wonderful volunteers at Impetus for continuing to drive our mission of empowering young people.

This weekend team members from Impetus and the Palmisano Foundation joined members of Uncommonconstruction to build a house in the seventh ward of New Orleans. It was a hot day, but our builders were all smiles. Thanks to unCommon Construction for allowing us to join!

unCommon Construction and the Palmisano Foundation have a shared goal of providing stable employment and improving the lives of underprivileged youth through education and hands-on skills training. The apprenticeship program offered by unCommon Construction builds character, work ethic, and workforce development while fostering relationship and collaboration skills essential for creating a successful roadmap for kids to reach their full potential.

Do you know a student who could use $5,000 in tuition assistance? Applications are open to high school seniors and college students pursuing architecture, engineering, construction or a related industry trade skill. High school seniors actively participating in a youth mentoring or non-profit educational program are encouraged to apply.

Save and share this opportunity with someone you know. Don't miss this opportunity! Apply today: https://www.palmisanofoundation.org/palmisano-fund-scholarship-application

We are excited and honored to partner with and support Uncommonconstruction's programming. Our shared vision will make a significant impact in 2023 and beyond. Together we enhance and make a positive impact on kids to lead successful lives.

Our dedication to the young people of New Orleans presents opportunities to breathe life into the institutions that provide safe spaces for children and youth in need. The Raintree House at Raintree Children & Family Services has done that for nearly 100 years. While touring the Raintree facilities, the Palmisano Foundation team saw an opportunity to enhance the area most utilized by its residents - the recreation & game room. So we got to work!

Thanks to our team of dedicated Impetus volunteers and support from our local trade partners , , and , the effort was a tremendous success and is now providing a bright space for residents to welcome the holidays!

Our dedication to the young people of New Orleans presents opportunities to breathe life into the institutions that provide safe spaces for children and youth in need. The Raintree House at has done that for nearly 100 years. While touring the Raintree facilities, our team saw an opportunity to enhance the area most utilized by its residents - the recreation & game room. So we got to work!

Thanks to our team of dedicated Impetus volunteers and support from our local trade partners , , and , the effort was a tremendous success and is now providing a bright space for residents to welcome the holidays!

The Palmisano Foundation was happy to attend Uncommonconstruction's fall semester graduation ceremony. We celebrated the accomplishments of 10 high school students who worked and collaborated as apprentices to help build a house in four months!

Each apprentice dedicated their Saturdays throughout the semester to the construction site. They received school credit hours and equity award scholarships, which apprentices can use to further their education, and earn industry certifications or tools needed for a full-time job in the construction industry. Double-tap this post to help us celebrate this bright group of students!

This year the Impetus team and the Palmisano Foundation raised and donated over $2100 for wish list items to the children in the Angels' Place, Inc. program. The staff at Angel's Place work with children of all ages. Angel's Place is a non-profit that supports families with children with life-threatening illnesses. Their gift program was created to help assure a holiday season for terminally ill children and their families. There were 12 children on our list, some newly diagnosed and some headed to St. Jude to begin treatment. We are proud to be able to bring joy to these families during this holiday season.

The Palmisano Foundation is proud to announce our $750,000, three-year commitment to causes important to New Orleans youth in tandem with the NOLA Coalition.

“The Palmisano Foundation was founded to serve underprivileged youth and educational initiatives supporting the world’s next generation of great thinkers and doers, so working in tandem with The NOLA Coalition is a natural fit for us,” said Wesley Palmisano, WJ Palmisano Founder and President of the Board of The Palmisano Foundation.

Read more about it here: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/palmisano-foundation-makes-750-000-134600277.html

The Palmisano Organization supports Raintree Children & Family Services, which has a group home for teenage girls here in New Orleans. The Palmisano family has been volunteering to renovate the girl's recreational room, where they can unwind, watch TV, play video games, and so much more. Way to go, team! Thank you for your selfless work in driving the Palmisano Foundation forward.