About Building Pathways
Building Pathways is a nonprofit organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, dedicated to creating equitable access to career opportunities in the construction and skilled trades industries. We serve young adults ages 16–24 who are disconnected from education and employment, many of whom face significant systemic barriers, including poverty, housing instability, and involvement with the justice or foster care systems.
Our Approach
Building Pathways blends technical training with wraparound services to ensure long-term success. Participants gain industry-recognized credentials, mentorship from professionals, and access to resources that address barriers such as transportation, childcare, or housing. Our model is intentionally relationship-centered, trauma-informed, and driven by real-time labor market data and employer input.
Our Impact
Since our inception, Building Pathways has helped young adults reengage in education or employment. With strong outcomes in job placement and program completion, we continue to refine and scale our model to meet growing workforce needs while uplifting the next generation of trades professionals.
Our Vision for the Future
As we expand programming and deepen partnerships across the region, we are focused on building stronger pathways—both literal and figurative—into the trades. We are actively working to grow our employer network, launch specialized training tracks, and secure sustainable funding to support our students long after graduation.
Why Your Support Matters
With your investment, we can expand access to training, remove systemic barriers, and provide the critical supports our participants need to succeed. Together, we can build not only pathways, but futures—brick by brick, life by life.
We transform lives and communities by creating opportunities that educate, empower, and equip individuals for long, successful careers in the construction industry. We increase economic mobility and strengthen the construction labor force by guiding individuals toward sustainable careers and brighter futures. Building Pathways is a trusted community partner and a national model for workforce innovation.
Building Pathways is committed to expanding the reach and impact of our transformative programs, which equip underserved youth and young adults with the skills, support, and confidence needed to thrive in the construction industry.
To continue this important work, we are currently focused on two critical priorities:
- Securing full funding for our dedicated staff
- Raising financial support to launch an additional Building Pathways Cohort
Fully funding our staff is essential to sustaining the high-quality training, mentorship, and personalized support that our participants rely on. At the same time, launching a new program will allow us to serve more members of our community—providing access to career pathways that lead to lasting stability and success.
Your support helps us grow our team, expand our reach, and create life-changing opportunities for those ready to build a better future. Together, we can transform lives—one pathway at a time.
At Building Pathways, equity is not just a value—it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe that every individual, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserves access to meaningful opportunities and the support needed to succeed.
We work to remove systemic barriers that have historically excluded individuals from underserved communities from careers in the construction industry and other skilled trades. Through mentorship, training, and wraparound support, we empower our participants to build stable, sustainable futures.
Our programs are rooted in the belief that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. That’s why we partner with community organizations, trade partners, and local employers to create inclusive pathways that prioritize equity, representation, and long-term impact.
When you support Building Pathways, you're not just investing in workforce development—you're advancing equity, transforming lives, and helping build a stronger, more inclusive North Texas.
Organization name
Building Pathways, Inc.
Causes
Employment & Workforce Development
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Dallas, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
2341 Blue Smoke Ct. N.