Our Mission
To empower the next generation of skilled tradespeople by providing them with the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in their careers. Recipients of YC tool packages are equipped to contribute effectively on job sites from day one, accelerating their professional growth and fostering a stronger, more sustainable future for the trades industry and the communities it serves.
Our Beliefs
These are the 10 core beliefs that underpin our mission and demonstrate why our work is both meaningful and essential. They articulate the principles that drive our commitment to equipping the next generation of skilled tradespeople and highlight the importance of empowering young adults to succeed in the trades.
4. The Trades Are Essential and Noble:
Careers in the trades are critical to our communities and deserve respect and support. Tools symbolize the importance of skilled craftsmanship and hard work.
5. Hands-On Learning Drives Excellence:
Students learn best when they can apply their skills directly. Tools empower hands-on learning, improving their abilities and confidence in the field.
6. A Skilled Workforce Strengthens Communities:
Supporting the next generation of tradespeople ensures the long-term sustainability and growth of industries that our communities rely on.
7. Every Student Deserves a Fair Start:
Regardless of background, every aspiring tradesperson should have equal access to the resources needed to succeed in their career.
8. Trades Provide a Path to Financial Stability:
Careers in the trades offer lucrative, stable opportunities. By providing tools, we help students seize these opportunities and build brighter futures.
9. Confidence Comes From Being Prepared:
Having the right tools gives students the confidence to tackle challenges, take on new projects, and excel in their chosen field.
10. Investing in Youth is Investing in the Future:
Equipping students with tools is more than a one-time gift—it’s a long-term investment in their career, their community, and the skilled trades industry as a whole.
1. Tools Are the Foundation of Success:
Having access to high-quality tools equips students with the resources they need to start their careers confidently and professionally from day one.
2. Breaking Barriers
to Entry:
By eliminating the financial burden of purchasing essential tools, we remove a significant barrier for students entering the trades, opening doors to opportunity.
3. Empowerment Through Ownership:
​Providing students with their own tools fosters a sense of responsibility, pride, and independence, enabling them to take ownership of their future.