Building the Future of Our Community

Creating pathways for the next generation of trades people from all walks of life.

Our Core Focus

We see labor shortages, inconsistent quality, and a lack of professionalism and diversity as solvable problems in our industry — and we're doing something about it.

Our Mission

Elevating and empowering people by raising expectations. What's real? What's true? What's possible?

Trading Up

We're building a future where training programs and apprenticeship for entering the construction industry are welcoming and accessible to all.

A diverse and skilled workforce translates to real benefits for our clients:

Accurate Budgets

Transparent Timelines

Reliable Build Quality

Professionalism & Communication

More Value Delivered

What We Value

Always Start with Yes

We see challenges and new ideas as opportunities to build something great.

Relationship Focused

Trust is the foundation for collaboration so we build and maintain relationships through every step of the process.

Learning Through Teaching

We make training a priority and create pathways for our staff to coach newer team members and clients.

Encourage Individual Creativity

There is always more than one way to solve a problem so we encourage new ideas and ways of thinking.

Hard Work

Excellence doesn't come easy, and we don't shy away from putting in the work to truly stand out.

What We Value

Always Start with Yes

We see challenges and new ideas as opportunities to build something great.

Relationship Focused

Trust is the foundation for collaboration so we build and maintain relationships through every step of the process.

Learning Through Teaching

We make training a priority and create pathways for our staff to coach newer team members and clients.

Encourage Individual Creativity

There is always more than one way to solve a problem so we encourage new ideas and ways of thinking.

Hard Work

Excellence doesn't come easy, and we don't shy away from putting in the work to truly stand out.

What We Value

Always Start with Yes

We see challenges and new ideas as opportunities to build something great.

Relationship Focused

Trust is the foundation for collaboration so we build and maintain relationships through every step of the process.

Learning Through Teaching

We make training a priority and create pathways for our staff to coach newer team members and clients.

Encourage Individual Creativity

There is always more than one way to solve a problem so we encourage new ideas and ways of thinking.

Hard Work

Excellence doesn't come easy, and we don't shy away from putting in the work to truly stand out.

Our Nonprofit Model

For Clients

High-quality construction and dependable crews.

For Employees

On-the-job training and career advancement.

For the Community

Economic empowerment through education and workforce development.

Our Nonprofit Model

For Clients

High-quality construction and dependable crews.

For Employees

On-the-job training and career advancement.

For the Community

Economic empowerment through education and workforce development.

Our Nonprofit Model

For Clients

High-quality construction and dependable crews.

For Employees

On-the-job training and career advancement.

For the Community

Economic empowerment through education and workforce development.

Community Impact

We've already made an impact in the lives of individuals and our community. And we're just getting started.

230+

hours of training provided

We have provided 230 hours of on the job construction training and counting.

35%

underrepresented groups

35% of individuals trained are from underrepresented groups in the construction industry.

17

trainees hired

17 of our trainees have landed construction jobs as of 2025.

8

active trainees

we currently have 8 active trainees assigned to job sites in our community

Community Impact

We've already made an impact in the lives of individuals and our community. And we're just getting started.

230+

hours of training provided

We have provided 230 hours of on the job construction training and counting.

35%

underrepresented groups

35% of individuals trained are from underrepresented groups in the construction industry.

17

trainees hired

17 of our trainees have landed construction jobs as of 2025.

8

active trainees

we currently have 8 active trainees assigned to job sites in our community

Community Impact

We've already made an impact in the lives of individuals and our community. And we're just getting started.

230+

hours of training provided

We have provided 230 hours of on the job construction training and counting.

35%

underrepresented groups

35% of individuals trained are from underrepresented groups in the construction industry.

17

trainees hired

17 of our trainees have landed construction jobs as of 2025.

8

active trainees

we currently have 8 active trainees assigned to job sites in our community

Board of Directors

Celina Layton

Board Chair

Nick Starnes

Director at Large

Matt Thiede

Treasurer

Let's Build Together

Looking to start a project or learn more about Trade?

Contact Us

Let's Build Together

Looking to start a project or learn more about Trade?

Contact Us

Let's Build Together

Looking to start a project or learn more about Trade?

Contact Us

8 Seville Court, Chico, CA, 95928

530.809.1779

info@tradeconstruction.org

8 Seville Court, Chico, CA, 95928

530.809.1779

info@tradeconstruction.org

8 Seville Court, Chico, CA, 95928

530.809.1779

info@tradeconstruction.org