Building Boston’s Skilled Trades Workforce Pipeline
My Sister’s Child Inc. prepares youth, young adults, and immigrant residents for careers aligned with Boston’s infrastructure and construction economy.
Through certification-driven training anchored in welding and steel, hands-on trade exposure, and employer-aligned standards, we build pathways into high-demand skilled trades that lead to apprenticeship entry, retained employment, and long-term economic mobility.
As Boston builds, we ensure Boston residents are structurally prepared to build it.
Ready Set Arc Pop-up
One day introduction workshop in welding basics and safety fundamentals for beginners.
Ready Set Arc Welding Program
Comprehensive training in welding techniques and certification preparation.
Post-Graduate Mentorship
Guidance for building relationships with industry partners and job placement support.
What We Do
Workforce Infrastructure, Not Just Training.
My Sister’s Child builds structured pipelines into Boston’s skilled trades economy.
We combine certification attainment, employer standards, mentorship, and placement support to ensure participants are prepared for the realities of the jobsite.
Our pipeline is a lifeline, connecting community talent to stable, high-wage infrastructure careers.
Our Mission
To provide comprehensive welding education and career pathways for young people seeking skills in the trades.
Who We Serve
Young adults aged 18–25 looking for hands-on career training and real-world experience in welding industry.
Industry Certification
Students earn recognized certifications that qualify them for immediate employment in welding careers.
Career Mentorship
Our partnerships with local businesses to expose graduates to pathways for stable, well-paying jobs.
Why Welding & Skilled Trades Matter
“The skilled trades are essential to Boston’s infrastructure, resilience projects, manufacturing sector, and clean energy transition.
As experienced tradespeople retire and capital investments expand, labor shortages continue to grow.
Welding and steel remain foundational to bridges, buildings, transit systems, and energy infrastructure.
These careers offer strong wages, independence, and long-term stability, without the burden of excessive student debt.”
Our Impact
Training & Education for High-Demand Careers
My Sister's Child was founded to help people discover meaningful careers in welding. Our comprehensive training program combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience, ensuring graduates are ready for immediate employment.
The welding industry is facing a nationwide shortage of skilled workers as infrastructure expands and experienced tradespeople retire. Each year, tens of thousands of welding jobs go unfilled across the U.S., offering stable careers with strong earning potential.
The welding industry offers stable, high-paying careers that do not require a four-year degree and provide long-term economic mobility. Our graduates will building bridges, structures, and most importantly, their futures.
320,500+
New Welders Needed by 2029
80,000+
Annual Welding Job Openings
$50K+
Median Welder Salary (US)
150,000+
Welders Nearing Retirement
*American Welding Society® Foundation & Bureau of Labor Statistics
Local Opportunity
Partnerships & Community
My Sister’s Child Inc. works alongside educators, workforce organizations, industry leaders, and community partners to expand access to welding and skilled trades careers for young people across Greater Boston and Massachusetts.
We align our programs with established industry standards and regional workforce initiatives to ensure participants are prepared for real-world opportunities.
We are informed by and align our programs with:
Trade Organizations
American Welding Society® (AWS) Foundation
Massachusetts Building Trades Council
Local Union Apprenticeship Programs (IBEW, Ironworkers, Pipefitters)
YouthBuild Boston
Job Corps (MA locations)
Education & Training
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
Bunker Hill Community College (Workforce & Continuing Ed)
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
Minuteman Technical Institute (Welding and Fabrication)
MassHire Workforce Boards
NAMC Welding Training Programs
Employers & Industry
MVS Welding
Local Fabrication Shops
Construction & Manufacturing Employers
Union & Non-Union Contractors
Infrastructure & Clean Energy Employers
Local Community
Boston Public Schools (Career Pathways Ecosystem)
Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF)
Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
Local Community Development Corporations (CDCs)
Women in the Trades Networks
Help Us Build More Futures
Your support directly funds training equipment, curriculum development, and scholarships, opening doors to careers that change lives.