TradesUp Initiative

08/11/2026

Today we commenced the summer program for kids throughout the state. We appreciate the partnerships with The Center for Dynamic Learning and Providence Public Schools as we navigate early engagement in skilled trades. As an organization we have learned a tremendous amount from this process and even more from the kids. We will continue to improve the programs and enlighten our community to the benefits of experience in welding, pipefitting, electrical and machining trades.

WE OWE YOU MORE!!!!!

08/07/2026

It was a great season of learning, conversations and experiencing skilled trades with these amazing kids. Great work by Allison Dunning Fasulo and Jerry Vaughan assisting in keeping the kids engaged and excited. TradesUp Initiative continues to develop its curriculum and program to ensure kids get an opportunity to grow and gain valuable experience.

Providence Public Schools
The Center for Dynamic Learning

07/30/2026

Ohhhh just some cutting, prepping, welding and leak testing. The competition was heavy and we had some rookies pulling up in camp on the vets. Jerry Vaughan had some tough competition from some 15 year olds. These kids are loving the skilled trades training portion of the program.

Providence Public Schools
The Center for Dynamic Learning

07/26/2026

Want to start the week off with a positive and thankful post to Allison Dunning Fasulo and Jerry Vaughan who contribute their knowledge and time to our programs. Their vast experience and knowledge in the trades coupled with their connection with the kids makes this process 1000x more successful. They continue to elevate improvements in program content and student interface which allows TradesUp Initiative to grow in real time.

Truly appreciate everything my teammates do and will forever be indebted to them. Thank you both…

The Center for Dynamic Learning
Providence Public Schools

07/25/2026

Ohhh an amazing summer!!! It has been a privilege to work with these young future contributors to society for the first 2 weeks of this partnership with Providence Public Schools summer internship program. These students have learned to setup, grind/cut and weld safely while utilizing critical thinking prior to job startups. We will continue to learn and move on to weld test and final projects. These students will be skilled in the trades with valuable experience.

The Center for Dynamic Learning

06/17/2026

Let’s share and get some young adults hands on tools!!! Want to spend 5 weeks discovering skilled trades as a highschooler ready for a career??? Come join us for a focused and fun curriculum that will gear you for a lucrative post high school pathway to the skilled trades.

The Center for Dynamic Learning

Register at

https://afterschoolhq.com/TheCenterforDynamic

05/23/2026

This is the endgame. 7 future contributors to their households, communities and corporations. Immeasurable growth in 8 months. Now that’s what I call rapid results. We spoke truth to the program, its efforts and acted on it.

To truly serving our communities through rigorous engagement and commitment to growth. I wish these young men all that they deserve and much more!!!

“Building communities by building TradesUp!!”

Highlander Charter School
General Dynamics Electric Boat

04/14/2026

Ohhhh Rahhhhh. And just like that Highlander Charter School has 7 future EB shipbuilders. The hard work and dedication existed from the first tool to the last interview. Good luck to these great young men of cohort #0001. I add the zeros so you all know we have thousands of cohorts to go. Thank you General Dynamics Electric Boat for the opportunity and support.

Pour it on!!!!

04/01/2026

Day 2 of 401Gives with day 1 being an amazing day of blessings. Please continue the support for the many organizations doing good things in Rhode Island. And again TradesUp Initiative appreciates all that you do for the community through your financial support. See the link below to help “Build Communities by building TradesUp!!!”. Thank you all.

https://www.401gives.org/organizations/trades-up-initiative

Today is the a day of giving. With a goal of raising today for many nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that will impact many valuable causes. We appreciate all that you do and any commitment through donations will help TradesUp Initiative continue to serve our communities through skilled trades training and mentorship. Thank you all.

https://www.401gives.org/organizations/trades-up-initiative

03/31/2026

Today is the a day of giving. With a goal of raising today for many nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that will impact many valuable causes. We appreciate all that you do and any commitment through donations will help TradesUp Initiative continue to serve our communities through skilled trades training and mentorship. Thank you all.

https://www.401gives.org/organizations/trades-up-initiative