Our Purpose

To assist young adults in developing a healthy sense of self as they design a path to a successful trades career; fortifying the trades workforce and supporting the needs of our local community.

Our Mission

Fortitude’s multifaceted mission is to serve young adults in their ambition to build a successful career in the construction trades. By helping young adults to develop practical, technical, and life mastery skills we serve the needs of the community, industry, and workforce.

Change Lives.

Develop Communities.

Build the Future.

Our Values

Fortitude: To demonstrate courage in facing challenges.

Respect: To regard all participants, staff, and contributors with respect. 

Acceptance: To foster an inclusive environment for everyone to realize their unique potential. To approach others with compassion and empathy.

Mentorship/Leadership: To instill an understanding of the importance of respecting leadership and cultivate personal leadership skills. To be receptive to mentoring.

Honesty/Integrity: To hold honest transparency as the highest standard in all interactions with participants, staff, and contributors. 
Gratitude:  To be grateful for the contributions of others in their support of our success.

About Fortitude

When Fortitude was conceived, it was in response to the alarming number of young adults who needed help defining a career path. Many, who have more complex and challenging early-life experiences, may not know where to begin to find a career.

At Fortitude, we understand there are several reasons young adults may be seeking a career change. Whether it’s due to challenging life experiences or lack of desire towards a college education, we provide an alternative solution. Working in the construction industry can lead to an extremely fulfilling and lucrative career, with great benefits. Furthermore, there is an increasing demand for skilled labor in our workforce, and we provide a connection between those seeking a career in the trades and companies in need of skilled labor.

As a part of our construction pre-apprenticeship training program, life mastery is a core focus. We provide the skills to communicate effectively, honor commitments, and manage finances - all critical life skills that work in harmony to help make the road easier to travel. Fortitude is the place for young adults to learn more than just a set of trade skills, it is a place where they can learn life mastery skills that will guide them to a more fulfilling life and meaningful career.