Woodworking

The Workbench Project uplifts young people in Chicago through hands-on woodworking, welding, and bicycle mechanic programs paired with community activation. In our initiative, the trades are not just a foundation for college preparation and career-building; while these are crucial, the trades are also vehicles for social change. By teaching technical skills, social-emotional skills, and leadership capacities in tandem, we equip young people to become powerful agents of positive change in their communities.