Trade Institute of Pittsburgh

The Trade Institute of Pittsburgh's mission is to empower men and women with significant barriers to employment through skill building and career opportunities.

We believe every person should have the opportunity to have careers where they can thrive, become contributing citizens within their communities, home owners, and leaders. By empowering men and women with significant barriers to employment through skill building and career opportunities, we help them launch their careers with confidence.

In the last decade, we impacted over 800 lives in our region. Our graduates are starting careers at higher wages. We have over 50 active employer partners, and our flourishing alumni program offers a meaningful network for our graduates.

We offer a 10-week tuition-free training program in masonry and carpentry, life skills courses, and social service supports. We help match students with a job in their field of interest upon graduation. Along with masonry and carpentry, TIP students receive education in financial wellness, math for the trades, resume and interview coaching, and driver's license preparation.

Testimonials

"The TIP program was a life-changer for me when I really needed it. Because of TIP, I got an amazing opportunity in a career in the trades that I never would have gotten without the skills and support from TIP." -- TIP Graduate

"TIP offers a complete program of training, workplace collaboration and career placement. Graduates possess skills greatly in demand today. TIP's contribution is not only to the individual, but to the entire community." -- TIP Donor

"When I graduated, I took all the TIP skills and knowledge about how to be successful and doubled my annual income. TIP continues to reach out and make sure I am ok." TIP Alumni, Jaymir