She Built This City Skilled Trades Workforce Training Facility Upfit and Workforce Pipeline Expansion
She Built This City is requesting $1,000,000 to upfit and expand a skilled trades workforce training facility serving residents of North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District.
$1M
Community Project Funding request for facility upfit and expansion.
12th District
Serving residents across North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District.
6.7%
Construction’s share of Charlotte-area jobs, above the national average.
4 Pathways
Youth, skilled trades training, apprenticeship, and entrepreneurship development.
Project Overview
This investment will transform an existing facility into a modern, industry-aligned construction training environment equipped for hands-on learning, safety, and workforce pipeline expansion.
Funding Will Support
- Ventilation systems, electrical upgrades, and safety infrastructure
- Industry-standard construction tools and instructional technology
- Expanded training capacity for hands-on workforce programming
- Integrated workforce pathways tied to regional labor demand
Workforce Pipeline Expansion
The improved facility will support a full continuum of workforce development, from exposure and training to career advancement and entrepreneurship.
Early Exposure
Introduce young people to skilled trades careers through structured, hands-on learning opportunities.
Hands-On Skill Building
Expand practical construction training aligned with industry needs and credentialing opportunities.
Project Management
Launch a Construction Project Management Apprenticeship pathway to prepare participants for leadership roles.
Business Ownership Pathway
Participants interested in launching their own trades businesses will receive financial education and small business development training to help turn skill into income and income into sustainability.
Why This Project Matters
The Charlotte metropolitan region faces ongoing shortages in construction and skilled trades occupations. Employers consistently report difficulty filling skilled positions, while planned growth in transportation, housing, and public works continues to increase demand.
This project responds directly to documented labor market needs by expanding local training capacity and creating clearer pathways into high-demand careers.
Who This Will Serve
The expanded facility will create greater access to training and opportunity for women and underserved residents who have historically been underrepresented in construction careers.
Industry Credentials
Participants will gain access to training that supports recognized credentials and employment readiness.
Apprenticeships + Placement
The initiative will strengthen connections to apprenticeships, employers, and job placement opportunities.
Career Growth + Entrepreneurship
Participants will be prepared for advancement, financial mobility, and business ownership opportunities.
Expected Impact
With Community Project Funding support, She Built This City will expand training capacity, strengthen the regional construction talent pipeline, and help more residents move into family-sustaining careers.
“This facility will serve as more than a training site. It will be a launchpad for careers, economic opportunity, and community transformation.”
About She Built This City
She Built This City creates pathways to skilled trades careers for youth, women, and underserved communities while removing barriers to entry in historically male-dominated industries.
Through hands-on training, workforce development, and supportive services, the organization equips participants with the tools, confidence, and connections needed to build sustainable futures.
