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A world where every person has an opportunity to find their next

What we do

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

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"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."
- Juan H., TIP alum
Core Values

We believe in strengthening our students' careers and lives. Much like a masonry arch supports a structure, our values reflect the acronym ARCH and represent key components to building and growing the NEXT phase of our students’ lives and the NEXT phase of our organization. LEARN MORE >

How It works

At TIP, students build a foundation of trade skills and life skills that helps them launch their careers. We bring not only career placement to our students but a path toward upward mobility. Learn More >

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Our Impact

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. Learn More >