TradeWorks Academy is the nation's premier live-work training academy — partnered with Florida International University (FIU). We transform returning citizens into elite, NCCER-certified tradespeople through housing-first, wraparound support. Corporate partners fuel measurable, generational impact.
America is short millions of skilled tradespeople, while millions of returning citizens are locked out of stable careers. TradeWorks closes both gaps at once — and your investment is the engine.
2.5M+
Open Trade Roles
Skilled construction and industrial roles go unfilled across the U.S. every year.
70M+
Returning Citizens
Americans with records face systemic barriers to stable, living-wage employment.
$6 : $1
Return on Investment
Every dollar invested in workforce training returns multiples in wages, taxes, and reduced recidivism.
3x
Lower Recidivism
Stable employment is the single strongest predictor of successful reentry. Certified trades deliver it.
85%
Graduate placement rate into full-time trade careers
Traditional job training fails because it ignores the whole person. TradeWorks removes every barrier at once — so graduates don't just get certified, they get careers.
Safe Housing & Stability
On-campus living removes housing insecurity so students can focus entirely on training.
NCCER-Certified Training
Industry-recognized credentials in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, and carpentry.
Wraparound Support
Mentorship, mental health, financial literacy, and legal navigation — every step of the way.
Direct Employer Placement
We place graduates directly with partner employers — a ready pipeline of vetted, certified talent.
Whether you're a national brand, a regional employer, or a foundation — there's a giving pathway built for you. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Fund an entire cohort or campus program under your brand. Sponsors receive co-branded recognition, impact reporting, and first access to graduates.
Sponsor a student end-to-end — tuition, tools, housing, and certification — and follow their journey from day one to first paycheck.
Donate tools, materials, uniforms, PPE, appliances, or equipment. Your surplus becomes a student's hands-on training ground.
Launch a workplace giving campaign or match your team's donations. Simple for you, transformative for our students and their families.
Hire our graduates, co-design curriculum, host apprenticeships, or sit on our employer council. Build your talent pipeline while creating careers.
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Craft
Hands that build
Mentorship
Taught one to one
Training
Skills for life
Partnership
Built together
Every gift becomes a career. Every career becomes a community.
Fund a StudentEvery partnership is customizable. These levels are a starting point — we'll build a program that fits your goals, budget, and brand.
Community Partner
$10K – $24K
Funds a partial cohort of students through certification.
Impact Partner
$25K – $99K
Funds a full cohort with housing, training, and placement.
Founding Partner
$100K+
Anchor a campus, a program, or a city-wide expansion.
Prefer a custom amount or a multi-year commitment? We'd love to build it with you — let's talk.
Corporate partners get more than a tax deduction. They get a workforce pipeline, a differentiated brand story, and social impact they can actually measure.
First pick of NCCER-certified, work-ready graduates trained to your industry's standards — reducing your recruiting and onboarding costs.
Demonstrable progress on workforce development, equity, and community investment — with the data to back your annual report.
Authentic, human stories your customers and employees genuinely want to hear — co-branded content, media, and campaign integration.
Volunteer days, mentorship, and giving campaigns that boost retention and morale — 80% of employees want to work for a company that gives back.
All monetary and qualifying in-kind donations are fully tax-deductible. We provide documentation and reporting for your finance team.
Transparent metrics on students trained, certifications earned, jobs placed, and wages earned — proof that your dollars went to work.
When a company invests in TradeWorks, they aren't writing a check. They're building a workforce, a community, and the next chapter of someone's life.
— The TradeWorks Academy Team
Tell us a little about your organization and how you'd like to make an impact. Our partnerships team responds within one business day — with a custom plan, not a generic packet.
We build people. Careers. Families. Communities. Join the companies investing in America's next generation of elite tradespeople.
