Donate used equipment
That unit you pulled on a changeout, the welder in the back, last year's demo stock. If it's safe to handle, it's a lesson. Teachers' wishlists show exactly what unlocks the most labs.
Fund a cheap repair part
Often a $20–$80 part brings a whole trainer back to life. Wishlist items are ranked by lessons unlocked per dollar.
Visit or mentor
Every lesson includes a team job ticket. Play the customer, judge a troubleshooting race, or talk about your career path.
Shape the skills
Tell programs which skills and equipment types you hire for. They'll show up in lessons, rubrics and career links.
The talent gap is local
- • Contractors across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and welding report trouble finding entry-level techs.
- • Many school shops train on equipment decades older than what's in the field, or on nothing at all.
- • As AI reshapes office work, more students are considering the trades, but only if their school can offer real hands-on training.
Have equipment, parts or time to give?
Tell us what you have and where you are. We'll connect you with a nearby program that can use it.