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Launch a Chapter in Your City.

Trade Jobs Matter chapters are led by passionate community leaders who believe every young person deserves to know about the trades. Could that be you?

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What Is a Chapter?

A Trade Jobs Matter chapter is a local community hub that connects high school students with trade employers and career pathways. Each chapter is led by a Chapter Director — a community leader who organizes monthly convenings, recruits employer partners, and builds relationships with local schools.

Chapters operate in a single city or metro area and are supported by the national Trade Jobs Matter organization with training, resources, and a proven playbook.

Chapter Structure

National Organization

Playbook, training, resources, and brand

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Chapter Director

Local leader who runs monthly convenings

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Schools

Students & counselors

Employers

Trade companies & unions

Who We're Looking For

Chapter Directors come from all walks of life. What unites them is a belief that trade careers change lives.

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Community Leaders

Coaches, counselors, pastors, veterans, or anyone with deep community ties.

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Trade Professionals

Electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, and other tradespeople who want to give back.

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Educators

Teachers and school counselors passionate about expanding career options for students.

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Workforce Advocates

Anyone who believes the skilled trades are a path to the middle class.

What You Get as a Chapter Director

We set you up for success from day one.

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Proven Playbook

Step-by-step guides for launching and running monthly convenings that actually work.

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National Network

Connect with Chapter Directors across the country. Share what works and learn from each other.

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Marketing Materials

Branded flyers, social media content, and outreach templates ready to use in your city.

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Training & Onboarding

Virtual onboarding sessions and ongoing coaching from the national team.

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Employer Introductions

We help you identify and recruit employer partners in your local market.

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Impact Tracking

Tools to track student outcomes, employer engagement, and chapter growth over time.

Ready to Lead Change in Your City?

Applications are open. We're looking for passionate leaders in cities across America.

Apply to Launch a Chapter