About Us

Steve Turner

I started this campaign as a small business owner with 30 years of experience in the trade of auto and marine upholstery, and over the years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the growing challenge of finding skilled workers. The shortage of vocational training in both public and private schools has made it increasingly difficult to fill these vital roles.

At Bring Back the Trades, Inc., we are deeply passionate about reversing this trend. We are on a mission to ignite a movement that raises awareness of the incredible opportunities in the skilled trades. By partnering with local educators, community leaders, and trade businesses, we aim to reshape the perception of the trades within the educational system and highlight the immense value of these careers.

Our commitment goes beyond raising awareness—we’re taking action. Through scholarships, we’re empowering students across the United States to pursue post-secondary education in a trade of their choice, ensuring they have the skills needed to thrive in a career that builds our nation’s future.

We’re also spreading the word with our exclusive line of apparel, featuring logos that represent a variety of trades. Every purchase helps fund our scholarship program, creating pathways to education and employment in these essential industries. By supporting this initiative, you’re not just investing in the future of individuals—you’re helping strengthen the backbone of our country’s workforce. The trades are more than jobs—they are opportunities that will shape a prosperous future, and we are excited to be part of this vital movement.