OUR MISSION:
Passing on the Trades was created to help at-risk-youth youth, including those existing the foster system and veterans with the goal of providing earn-as-you-learn hands-on training in the trades for the purpose of:
HOW WE GO ABOUT IT:
Passing on the Trades currently offers:
Presentations are designed to inspire and spark interest in working in the trades (without which we'd all still be living in caves). Participants experience our program will develop the values and skills needed to create and maintain a healthier self-image, trustworthy relationships and productive life skills as they experience instructional and practical training alongside seasoned professionals.
OUR GOALS:
TYPES OF DONATIONS THAT WILL HELP US HELP PEOPLE:
Not only do we accept monetary donations we appreciate in-kind donations such as: land, homes, buildings, building material, equipment, tools, transport vans, safety gear, and office machines and supplies.
Passing on the Trades was created to help at-risk-youth youth, including those existing the foster system and veterans with the goal of providing earn-as-you-learn hands-on training in the trades for the purpose of:
- Developing marketable skills in the trades for lifelong financial independence
- Developing interest and appreciation for the age-old construction trades in order to keep them relevant and growing into the future
- Equipping participants with the skills necessary to create and maintain a healthier self-image, trustworthy relationships and productive life skills as they work alongside seasoned professionals and receive mentoring by veterans dedicated to helping struggling youth.
HOW WE GO ABOUT IT:
Passing on the Trades currently offers:
- Free tours of a construction trade college
- Free Inspirational presentations (healthy snacks included!)
- Free masonry structure (i.e. fire-pit, retaining wall, barbecue station, paver pathways, etc) built on your non-profit site for valuable training and experience. All materials for these masonry workshops are donated by Mutual Materials.
Presentations are designed to inspire and spark interest in working in the trades (without which we'd all still be living in caves). Participants experience our program will develop the values and skills needed to create and maintain a healthier self-image, trustworthy relationships and productive life skills as they experience instructional and practical training alongside seasoned professionals.
OUR GOALS:
- To partner with cities by restoring derelict buildings and homes restoring not just a structure but the beauty and safety of a neighborhood. As our participants work and train on a home or building, they will be allowed to stay in the dwelling in trade for rent where suitable, providing not only an income and training but a place to live as well.
- To host student exchanges from various countries providing an enriching experience for youth as they learn about other countries, people and construction methods and materials unique to that location.
- To hold construction trade classes, workshops and camps for at-risk youth where veterans as well as journeyman trades people will be on site as counselors and trainers.
- Teach youth and veterans how to live a self-sustaining life using natural green resources; including organic gardening, green building and landscaping
- Pet rescues that will benefit both man and animal as they work together to instill loyalty, dedication, respect, companionship and responsibility.
TYPES OF DONATIONS THAT WILL HELP US HELP PEOPLE:
Not only do we accept monetary donations we appreciate in-kind donations such as: land, homes, buildings, building material, equipment, tools, transport vans, safety gear, and office machines and supplies.
Passing on the Trades is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
