Tool Up!
Each year, participants have the opportunity to:
Tour 2-3 job sites every day
Learn hands-on skills back at the shop
Explore a career in the construction trades
Get paid to learn!
Do you want to make a career out of working with your hands? Whether you’re a high school student seeking job training or a career-oriented adult trying to advance in your field, we’re here for you. The Tool Up program is ideal for ages 16-22.
Our 2025 Tool Up Program is complete! We spent five days learning all about careers in the construction trades through gaining exposure at job sites around the gorge and hands-on learning at the MakerSpce shop. We visited small residential builds and big commercial projects, talked to professionals in different fields, built work benches for our metal shop, wired electrical outlets, and so much more!
Applications for next year’s program will open in Spring 2026!
