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Our Mission
Bring Back the Trades, Inc. is a national nonprofit based in Rye, New Hampshire.
Bring Back the Trades empowers the next generation of skilled tradespeople by advocating for rewarding trade careers, educating parents, facilitating mentorships with professionals, and providing scholarships. Through collaboration, we elevate awareness, respect, and opportunities in the trades.
dedicated to bringing together trade vendors, schools, parents, and students to ensure all members of society value tradespeople
SCHOLARSHIP
Each month, Bring Back the Trades, Inc. accepts scholarship applications from students enrolled in or attending post-secondary school in a skilled trade.
CONNECTION
Through engaging events, targeted outreach, and mentorship programs, we create pathways for collaboration and growth, empowering the next generation of trades professionals.
Career paths requiring hands-on work & specialty knowledge
FAQs
Bring Back the Trades is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting skilled trades as essential and rewarding career paths. We provide scholarships, host community events, educate parents about the value of trade careers, and work to connect students, trade schools, and businesses to foster respect and opportunities in the trades.
Skilled trades are the backbone of our communities, ensuring infrastructure, innovation, and quality of life. As demand for skilled workers grows, the trades offer fulfilling, in-demand careers with excellent growth potential and job security.
We offer scholarships to students pursuing trade education at vocational schools, technical colleges, or apprenticeship programs. We strive to host mentorship programs, workshops, and events that connect students with industry professionals, providing valuable guidance and inspiration for pursuing trade careers.
We host various community events, including trade exhibitions, mentorship meetups, and our signature career fairs, which feature hands-on demonstrations and networking opportunities for students and businesses.
Students can apply for scholarships directly through our website through a simple online application. Visit the Scholarships page for eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines.
There are many ways to support our mission:
- Donate: Help fund scholarships and community programs.
- Volunteer: Assist at events or mentor students.
- Sponsor: Partner with us as a business or organization.
Visit our Get Involved page for more details.
We welcome partnerships with businesses in the trades industry. Whether you’re looking to sponsor events, offer internships or apprenticeships, become a supporting member or partner, or connect with future skilled workers, we’d love to collaborate. Reach out to us via our Contact Us page to start a conversation.
We support all skilled trades, including but not limited to construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, welding, automotive, carpentry, cosmetology, and other technical professions. If the trade is taught in a Career Technical Education (CTE) organization or at a Career Technical Center (CTC) anywhere across the United States, the school is eligible. If your school is technical in nature but not called a CTE or CTC, it may still be eligible. Please contact us for further information.
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