An Initiative of Skills Growth Training Center
Empowering youth and communities through hands-on plumbing education, outreach, and opportunity.
Supporting students
Strengthening communities
Building FUTURE PROFESSIONALS
Our programs open career paths for students, career changers, underserved communities, and returning citizens. Built by tradespeople and proven through a successful training model, we show that a toolbox can unlock financial freedom, confidence, and purpose.
Immediate earning potential while you learn
Careers that grow stronger with experience
Work that makes a visible difference in your community
Professional pathways with real advancement opportunities
We believe everyone deserves a shot at meaningful work. For over 20 years, we’ve watched students discover they’re capable of more than they imagined—whether they’re 16 or 60.
We’re here to inspire curiosity, confidence, and careers in the skilled trades. From fun, hands-on learning experiences that introduce kids to the tools of the trade to real community projects and employer partnerships, we’re building pathways that lead to lifelong opportunity!
Estimated annual loss in U.S. tax revenue from young people disconnected from school and work — untapped potential waiting to be built.
Young people worldwide are not in school, work, or training — a global call to reimagine opportunity.
Seven in ten employers report difficulty finding qualified workers to fill skilled trade roles.
For every five Baby Boomer trades workers retiring, only two younger candidates are entering the field.
When we open the toolbox, we open doors — for kids discovering their first spark of curiosity and for adults ready to build a new path. Through hands-on learning, real-world training, and community outreach, we’re helping people of all ages gain the skills and confidence to succeed in the trades.
Perfect for: Schools, community events, career fairs
Bringing professional training directly to you
Perfect for: Hands-on experience, community impact
Training students while serving neighbors
Perfect for: Administrators, counselors, teachers
Interested In Helping us add a trade for training ? Reach out !
Students introduced to the world of skilled trades.
Schools across Maryland and Delaware are bringing the trades to life with us.
Our graduates that turn their training into careers after training.
Family’s statistic
20+ years of workforce development expertise.
We’ve created something unique—training that builds skills, serves neighbors, and changes lives.
Jennifer Martinez, Career Counselor
Parkville High School
June 15, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Community College of Baltimore County
Join us for interactive demonstrations, meet local employers, and explore trade career pathways. Free event with lunch provided!
June 15, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Community College of Baltimore County
Join Us
Join us for interactive demonstrations, meet local employers, and explore trade career pathways.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your tax-deductible donation directly supports student training and community services. Every contribution creates opportunities and solves real problems.
When you give, you’re helping to build more than pipes — you’re building pathways for young people to join a vital trade. Together, we can strengthen the pipeline that keeps our communities skilled, supported, and thriving. We’re actively seeking founding sponsors and in-kind partners to help us strengthen this initiative. Every dollar goes directly to outreach, tools, training, and transforming lives.
