Find Your
Mentor.
Every master was once an apprentice. These are real tradespeople who've been where you are — and want to help you get where they are. No cost. No catch. Just knowledge passed down the right way.
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Find a mentor in your trade and your area. Read their background, specialties, and availability before you reach out.
Send a Message
Introduce yourself — who you are, where you're at, and what you're looking for. Keep it real. Mentors respect honesty.
Show Up & Do the Work
Your mentor will give you their time and knowledge. The rest is on you. Come prepared, ask questions, and don't waste the opportunity.
Ray M.
FEATUREDMaster Electrician
"Journeyman turned master electrician with IBEW Local 68. I started at 19 with nothing but a willingness to work hard. Now I want to give back to the next generation — especially young men and women from tough backgrounds who just need someone to show them the ropes."
- Residential wiring
- Commercial builds
- Code compliance
- IBEW apprenticeship prep
Sandra K.
WOMEN IN TRADESJourneyman Plumber
"One of the few women in my local when I started. I know what it's like to walk into a room and feel like you don't belong. I mentor young women — and anyone else — who want to break into plumbing and prove the doubters wrong."
- Residential plumbing
- New construction
- Women in trades
- UA Local 3 prep
Carlos V.
PIPELINE PROCertified Welder — AWS D1.1
"Pipeline and structural welder. I've worked on bridges, refineries, and everything in between. If you're serious about welding as a career — not just a job — I can help you get your certifications and connect you with the right employers."
- Stick & MIG welding
- AWS certification prep
- Pipeline work
- Structural steel
Deon T.
HVAC Lead Technician
"Started in HVAC right out of high school through SMART Local 9. Now I run a crew and mentor apprentices on the side. HVAC is one of the best-kept secrets in the trades — great pay, steady work, and you're never bored."
- Commercial HVAC
- Refrigeration
- SMART Local 9 prep
- EPA 608 certification
Lisa P.
Lead Carpenter
"From framing to finish work, I've done it all. I mentor young people who want to build things with their hands and build a real life in the process. Carpentry gave me financial freedom — I want to pass that on."
- Framing & rough carpentry
- Finish work
- UBC apprenticeship
- Estimating & bidding
Big Mike H.
MOST MENTEESHeavy Equipment Operator
"I've run everything from excavators to cranes on projects across Colorado. I mentor young operators who want to get into the union and work on the big infrastructure projects. If you're not afraid of hard work, I'll get you there."
- Excavator & dozer ops
- IUOE Local 9 prep
- Site safety
- Infrastructure projects
Aaliyah R.
EV SPECIALISTASE Master Technician
"ASE Master Tech and EV specialist. I went through the Ford ASSET program and never looked back. I especially want to mentor young women and people of color who want to break into automotive — the industry needs more of us."
- ASE certification prep
- EV & hybrid systems
- Ford ASSET program
- Diagnostic tools
Real People.
Real Guidance.
This isn't a job board or a chatbot. These are working tradespeople who volunteered their time because someone did the same for them. The trades run on knowledge passed person to person — that's what this network is built on.
- Vetted tradespeople with real experience
- One-on-one guidance, not generic advice
- Colorado-based, with national resources
- Free for all ages
Are You a
Tradesperson?
If you've got 5+ years in your trade and a few hours a month to spare, you can change someone's life. Join the mentor network and help the next generation find their path.
Ready to Start
Building?
A mentor can open doors — but you still have to walk through them. Find your trade and find your program.