About Us
Filling an evergrowing gap in the trades industry through training and education
Our Mission
The Trades Institute exists to fill an evergrowing gap in the trades industry by educating, empowering, and advocating for students, employers and their employees through dynamic hands-on training, upskilling courses and supportive services in order to help individuals not only secure a job, but to attain and sustain a career.
Our Purpose
To transform fair chance peoples' lives through meaningful jobs and employer development.
Our Solution
Fair Chance Community: Bootcamps
Short-term, intensive educational courses designed to provide practical skills in order to kickstart a new career in the trades, emphasizing hands-on experience and real-world application.
Second Chance Employers: Upskilling
Customized technical training, professional development, and leadership programs tailored to meet the needs of employers and their staff, along with additional supportive services.
At-Risk Youth: Alternative Hands-on Programming
Hands-on, school-based education that exposes and trains at-risk youth, encouraging them to consider pursuing a career in the trades after graduation.
Fair Chance:
individuals who experience significant barriers to success
Education/Skills Barriers
Limited access to quality education or vocational training can make it difficult to find well-paying jobs.
Financial Barriers
Insufficient financial resources and debt, fines and fees can keep an individual from investing in their future
Health Barriers
Substance misuse or mental health challenges can significantly impact one’s ability to secure and maintain a well-paying job.
Justice Involved Barriers
A history of criminal activity can be a major obstacle in securing employment, housing, and other essential services.
Support System Barriers
Without a strong support system of family, friends, or mentors, individuals may struggle to navigate life’s challenges.
Basic Need Barriers
Unstable or no supportive housing, transportation issues, and food challenged can significantly limit someone’s success.
What Makes Us Different
1 class size-community
2 Ride-alongs in the field
3 Career Coaching
Our Values
We do hard things
We persevere
We have hard conversations
We are okay with not being okay
We do it differently
We are coachable
We think outside the box
We continuously learn and course correct
We do it well
We are committed to excellence
We seek to win/win
We value hard work
We do it with care
We lead with compassion
We value connection
We work towards the greater good
We do it with joy
We find joy in the journey
We remain hopeful
We find good with a grateful heart
