America has a severe shortage of future tradespeople. Veterans and youth are ready to fill that gap — but they need your support to get there.
America’s infrastructure, homes, and economy depend on skilled tradespeople — electricians, welders, plumbers, carpenters. Yet an entire generation was told college was the only path.
The result: a critical shortage that threatens our ability to build, repair, and grow. Millions of good-paying jobs go unfilled every year while veterans transition out of service without direction and youth look for purpose.
Build With Vets is changing that. We connect veterans with the training, certifications, and community they need to build thriving careers in the trades — and bring the next generation with them.
Of contractors report they cannot find enough skilled workers to complete projects
Hands-on apprenticeships, certifications, and job placement for veterans entering the trades — honoring their discipline with a career that matches it.
Connecting high school students and young adults to skilled trade careers through mentorship programs, school partnerships, and real-world job sites.
Bridging contractors, unions, and trade companies with a pipeline of trained, motivated, mission-driven workers ready to build on day one.
Veterans who served their country, now building its future one trade at a time.
These veterans and builders prove that when you give someone a chance, they build something extraordinary — for themselves, their families, and their country.
Every dollar directly funds veteran and youth trade training. Give once or become a recurring supporter powering long-term change.
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Hire from a pipeline of trained, disciplined, certified tradespeople. Partner with us to solve your workforce shortage today.
Bring a proven trades pathway to your students. We partner with schools to introduce young people to high-paying career opportunities.
A national movement to close the trades gap — powered by veterans, built for America.
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