the pillars skills pathway
From Healing to Housing to Hope – A Pathway to Manhood, Mastery, and Meaningful Work
why this matters
Skilled Labor shortage across Orange County and California
High Youth Unemployment and Reentry Challenges
Employees needs reliable, trained, character-formed workers.
the landscape
HOPE BUILDERS (TALLER SAN JOSE)
CONSTRUCTION/HEALTHCARE
TRAINING
IBEC NECA JATC
ELECTRICAL
APPRENTICESHIPS
Orange county conservation CORPS
PAID WORK + DIPLOMA
+ PATHWAYS
UA LOCAL 582
PLUMBING/PIPEFITTING
APPRENTICESHIPS
aBS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
NON-UNION
APPRENTICESHIPS
WESTERN STATES CARPENTERNS
REGIONAL CARPENTRY
APPRENTICESHIP
Our Story
Over the years at Pillars Counseling, we’ve walked with young men as they discovered their identity, healed from past wounds, and grew into leaders. But one persistent need kept surfacing:
Gainful employment and a skilled trade.
That’s why we launched Pillars Skills—a nonprofit initiative that combines character formation, purpose-driven mentoring, and practical training in fields like construction, electrical, and plumbing.
This isn’t just job training. It’s life readiness rooted in identity, responsibility, and purpose.
the pillars skills vision
lead with integrity
work with excellence
provide with confidence
get involved.
We’re currently building our Founding Advisory Board—a team of faith-aligned leaders passionate about investing in the next generation.
Skilled Trades Training
Real Estate or Development
Nonprofit Leadership
Workforce Development
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