Bring Back the Trades Founder and CEO Steve Turner and COO Shana Brunye are available for speaking engagements at schools, nonprofit events, conferences, industry gatherings, and corporate meetings. Our presentations focus on workforce development, skilled trades, career pathways, leadership, entrepreneurship, and building the next generation of talent. We can also customize presentations to meet the … Read more
Bring Back the Trades and Designer Draperies of Boston Launch Textile Tool Program to Revitalize Next Gen Artisans Pilot program delivers industrial equipment and CEO-led mentorship to Boston-area students. BOSTON, MA — May 12, 2026 — Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a leading non-profit dedicated to closing the skilled trades gap, has launched a collaboration with … Read more
Governor Kelly Ayotte joins hundreds of families as BBTT launches landmark Tool Grant Program and addresses $325 billion workforce gap April 27, 2026: LONDONDERRY, NH – The doors at Londonderry High School had barely opened last Saturday before it became clear: the next generation is ready to get to work. Bring Back The Trades (BBTT) … Read more
SMCC Prepares for Thousands as Bring Back the Skills Expo Hits 75% Capacity SOUTH PORTLAND, ME – Bring Back the Trades (BBTT) and Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) announced today that the exhibitor floor for the upcoming Maine Skills Expo on May 19 is nearly sold out, signaling a surge in industry interest for Maine’s … Read more
Bring Back the Trades Launches National Grant Program with Support from Milwaukee Tool to Equip the Next Generation of Tradespeople RYE, NH – Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to bridging the skilled trades gap, is proud to announce the launch of the Bring Back the Trades Tool Grant Program. The initiative … Read more
We are excited to provide a Bring Back the Trades Grant Program Sponsored in 2026 by Milwaukee Tool. Across the country, vocational programs are often forced to teach with outdated, broken, or consumer-grade equipment. The Bring Back the Trades Grant Program changes the narrative by putting “Nothing But Heavy Duty” technology into the hands of … Read more
Record-breaking interest from industry leaders highlights the growing movement to provide hands-on careerexploration for the next generation. 3/30/26 RYE, N.H. — Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the skilled trades gap,announced today that it has officially sold out of exhibitor space for its upcoming Londonderry Skills Expo. Thepublic event returns to … Read more
Rye, N.H. — January 6, 2026 — Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the next generation of skilled tradespeople, today announced its Spring 2026 Skills Expos. The hands-on events are designed for students, families, educators, employers, and community members across New England. Spring events include a return to Londonderry High School … Read more
Rye, N.H. – (September 15, 2025) – National nonprofit Bring Back the Trades (BBTT) is proud to announcethat NOSO Labs, a leader in AI-powered software solutions for the trades, has signed on as a PlatinumSponsor of the upcoming Bring Back the Trades Skills Expo at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2025. The Skills Expo is … Read more
Rye, N.H. – (September 11, 2025) – National nonprofit Bring Back the Trades (BBTT) is proud to announce its partnership with Jobber, the leading provider of home service software, to raise awareness about the value of skilled trades careers and fund scholarships for future trades professionals. As part of Jobber’s launch of its 2025 Annual … Read more
