Bring Back the Trades Launches New Website

RYE, NH — Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the next generation of skilled tradespeople, has announced the launch of its new and improved website, BBTT.org. This enhanced platform is designed to provide students, parents, educators, and industry leaders with resources, event information, scholarships, and career pathways to help close the growing skilled trades gap. 

The website relaunch was made possible in part by Milwaukee Tool, a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional trades. Milwaukee® is BBTT’s exclusive Power Tool, Hand Tool, Safety, Storage, and Equipment sponsor. Their generous support ensures that Bring Back the Trades continues its mission of raising awareness, reducing stigma, and fostering opportunities in the trades.

A Hub for the Future of the Trades

The revamped website provides:

• Skills Expo Information – Details on upcoming hands-on events connecting students with trade professionals and employers.
• Scholarships & Resources – Financial aid and career development tools for aspiring tradespeople.
• Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities – Ways for businesses, schools, and organizations to support the movement.
• Mentorship & Industry Connections – Guidance for those interested in pursuing a trade career. 

“Our goal has always been to empower students and change the conversation about careers in the trades,” said Steve Turner, President & Founder of Bring Back the Trades. “With the support of Milwaukee Tool, this website will serve as a central hub for anyone looking to explore or support the skilled trades industry.”

Milwaukee Tool: A Champion for the Trades

Milwaukee Tool’s partnership with Bring Back the Trades underscores their commitment to supporting and investing in the future of the skilled workforce across the United States. As an industry leader, they continue to provide American trade professionals with the tools, training, and resources they need to build long-term careers and innovate in their fields.

"At Milwaukee Tool, we are committed to supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople here in the U.S. by ensuring they have access to the best tools and training available,” said Scott Teson, Senior Vice President of Skilled Trades at Milwaukee Tool. “Our partnership with Bring Back the Trades aligns perfectly with our mission to invest in the future of American trades, and we’re proud to support the launch of their new website as a vital platform for education, awareness, and opportunity."

Investing more than $10M per year in hands-on education and real-world training, Milwaukee Tool continues to lead the fight to combat the ongoing skilled labor shortage. In 2024 alone, the company supported and celebrated over 500 apprentice graduations nationwide and dedicated over 1,000 hours to training apprentices at US-based centers. Their efforts include donating over $4 million in power tools, hand tools, and jobsite accessories to trade schools and apprenticeship programs, ensuring new tradespeople have the resources they need to succeed.

Milwaukee Tool has a bold goal of investing a total of $200 million in the skilled trades by 2030—continuing their unwavering support for the future of the industry. Milwaukee Tool’s long-standing commitment to union and non-union trade organizations, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development initiatives has helped attract thousands of men and women across the US into the skilled trades. By investing in the next generation of skilled workers, they are helping to close the skilled labor gap and promote the trades as a stable and rewarding career path.

Visit the New Website Today

The new website is live now. Visit BBTT.org to explore all the resources, events, and opportunities available to students, parents, and industry professionals.