Shaping the future of the SKILLED trades
Our mission is to inspire 1 million people to explore careers in the skilled trades and broader construction industry by 2028. Through impactful storytelling, advocacy for diversity and inclusion, and partnership-driven pathway creation, we’re aiming to make these careers more visible, valued, and accessible.
Latest stories
The Spark Behind Sparket Cadet: Apprenticing in Australia’s Mining Industry
From hospitality to high-voltage: how Hayley Campbell found her true calling in the trades—at 30.
From Mechanical Construction to Education: How Marie Patterson is Shaping Construction’s Future
Listen to Chico State’s Construction Management Chair discuss breaking barriers, shaping the future workforce, and elevating construction education.
Guiding the Next Gen Toward High-Paying Careers: A Conversation with “The Construction Mentor”
Ryan “Ike” Eisenhauer on mentorship, financial opportunities, and educating the future leaders joining the skilled trades & construction industry.
Paving the Way for Women in the Building Trades Since 1984
Joining the carpenter's union transformed this single mother's life. Now she's teaching the next gen entering the trades. Listen to Juanita Douglas' story on our Skilled AF podcast.
From Fashion to Construction: Kellye Wulfers’ Reinvention Story
How returning to her small town in Arkansas ignited a second career for Kellye Wulfers. Listen to her reinvention story on our Skilled AF podcast.
Fueled by a Passion for the Skilled Trades
The inspiring story of Bay Area native Shelby Gustafson and her journey into the construction industry.
Sparking Success: A Woman’s Journey from Welding to MBA
How welding changed the entire trajectory of this woman’s life. Listen to our first episode of the Skilled AF podcast series, featuring Jessi Lynn.
Driving His Dreams: Q&A with Everett Abercrombie
How a high school student’s exposure to the skilled trades is paving a path to his dream job as a mechanical engineer
Joey Jensen’s Welding Journey
An insightful Q&A on FFA, skilled trades, and future plans with Joey Jensen, a Petaluma High School senior