A career doesn't start with a job offer. It starts with an opportunity.The TCBA Charitable Foundation creates those opportunities by introducing young adults to skilled trades, giving them hands-on experiences, connecting them with employers, helping them access training and career resources, and supporting them as they take the next step toward employment.A 2027 partnership doesn't simply sponsor a week-long event. It helps build a pathway.Your support helps us provide career exploration, hands-on experiences, training opportunities, certifications, tools and PPE, scholarships, career preparation, and direct connections to employers and industry professionals throughout the year.From first exposure to first opportunity, your partnership can help a young person see a future in the skilled trades and take the steps to build it. Because the skilled trades are a first-choice career.2027 Partner Benefits & RecognitionDepending on your partnership level, your company may receive:Preferred table placement at the Careers in Construction Week Career FairRecognition on TCBA Charitable Foundation social mediaRecognition on BlueCollarBigDollar.orgRecognition on the TCBA Charitable Foundation sponsor bannerRecognition in 2027 newsletters and applicable event programsAdditional recognition and event benefits based on partnership level

A career in the skilled trades can provide a young person with a valuable path to a rewarding career, but getting started often takes more than an introduction.The TCBA Charitable Foundation helps young adults explore skilled trades, gain hands-on experience, access training and career resources, connect with local employers, and take the next step toward a career.Your donation helps make these opportunities possible.Gifts to the Foundation help support programs and resources such as:Hands-on career exploration experiencesCareers in Construction Day and Careers in Construction WeekTraining and certification opportunitiesScholarships for career-related needsTools and equipmentPersonal protective equipment and training materialsCareer preparation and coachingConnections to apprenticeships, training programs, and local employersMake an Impact All Year LongYou can make a one-time gift or choose to become a monthly donor. Monthly giving provides dependable support that helps us continue creating opportunities for young adults throughout the year.Whether you give $10, $25, $50, $100, or whatever amount is meaningful to you, your support helps build a pathway toward a career.Together, we can show young people that trades are a first-choice career and help build a better future for our community.

The TCBA Charitable Foundation is looking for industry professionals who are passionate about sharing their skills and introducing young adults to rewarding careers in the skilled trades.Through Blue Collar Big Dollar, we connect young adults with opportunities to explore the trades through hands-on experiences, demonstrations, and career exploration events.Whether you're an electrician, plumber, HVAC technician, carpenter, roofer, or work in another skilled trade, your experience can make a difference!By signing up, you'll let us know you're interested in volunteering for opportunities such as:Teaching or assisting with hands-on trade demonstrationsSharing your career journey and industry experienceParticipating in Careers in Construction Days and WeeksHelping young adults discover career and apprenticeship opportunitiesComplete the form below to express your interest. We'll reach out as volunteer opportunities become available and find ways to get you involved that work with your schedule.Together, we can show the next generation that the skilled trades are first-choice careers!