Reclaiming Dignity. Building Belonging.
Redefining What It Means to Be SKILLED.
The Skilled Project is reshaping how people see, access, and thrive in skilled trades and construction careers. Through impactful storytelling and hands-on programming, we’re not just mobilizing people into these careers, we’re working to change the conditions so they succeed.
Latest stories
Shaped by the Jobsite: Marielle Price on Leading Construction Tech with Field-Level Insight
The story of a builder-turned-tech leader whose boots-on-the-ground experience has become the foundation for smarter tools, stronger teams, and a more inclusive future for construction.
Build-Her, Be Heard: Creating Space for Women in Construction with Renae Sams
From mission-critical infrastructure to mentorship, Renae Sams is using her voice, and her lived experience, to make space for women in construction and the skilled trades.
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.