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
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 the Streets to the Shop: Aaron Valencia’s Path to Purpose Through the Trades
How classic cars, second chances, and skilled trades are helping change lives at Lost Angels Career Center in Lancaster, CA.
Paving the Way for Women in the Building Trades Since 1984
Joining the carpenter's union transformed this single mother's life. Now she's teaching the next gen entering the trades. Listen to Juanita Douglas' story on our Skilled AF podcast.
From Fashion to Construction: Kellye Wulfers’ Reinvention Story
How returning to her small town in Arkansas ignited a second career for Kellye Wulfers. Listen to her reinvention story on our Skilled AF podcast.