Help Build the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals
Embrace the #KeepCraftAlive mission: Join Fine Homebuilding and Andersen in supporting TradesUp, a nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing young people to careers in the skilled trades through hands-on learning experiences.
Across the country, there is a growing need for skilled craftspeople, builders, and trades professionals. TradesUp is helping address that need by giving children, teens, and young adults the opportunity to explore the trades firsthand alongside experienced professionals. Through engaging, interactive events, participants can try real trade skills such as soldering copper pipe, using different power tools, and working with building materials in a safe and educational environment.
Founded by Mason Lord, TradesUp believes that exposure creates opportunity. Their mission is to inspire the next generation of skilled trades professionals while creating pathways to meaningful careers.
Today, we're asking our community to help make that mission possible.
Double Your Impact! Let’s raise $5,000 to unlock $5,000 in matching funds.
Through this special fundraising campaign, every donation brings us closer to unlocking a matching gift of $5,000 from Andersen Windows & Doors. Together, we can amplify our impact and provide more young people with opportunities to discover rewarding careers in the trades.
Your contribution will help support:
- Hands-on trade education events
- Youth engagement programs
- Career exploration opportunities
- Outreach to underserved communities
- Development of future skilled trades professionals
Whether you give $5, $10, $25, $100 or more, every donation helps build a stronger future for the trades.
Donate today and help us #KeepCraftAlive.





