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
From NASCAR to the Frontlines of CTE: Keith Benson on Shaping the Future Workforce
Keith Benson is redefining “shop class,” equipping students with hands-on skills, real-world confidence, and direct pathways to high-wage careers.
Guiding the Next Gen Toward High-Paying Careers: A Conversation with “The Construction Mentor”
Ryan “Ike” Eisenhauer on mentorship, financial opportunities, and educating the future leaders joining the skilled trades & construction industry.
Driving His Dreams: Q&A with Everett Abercrombie
How a high school student’s exposure to the skilled trades is paving a path to his dream job as a mechanical engineer