About THRLC
THRLC Inc is a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to empowering young people between the ages of 14-18 and adults between the ages of 19-25 with vocational skills to enable them to make an honest living anywhere they fare. Our goal is to equip them with the necessary STEM technical skills that enable them to be financially independent and to transfer these skills to others if necessary. We believe that this would help to alleviate poverty, reduce unemployment, and create a better future for our youths and society at large.​
OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to providing training an education to youth in various skilled trades and technical skills.
OUR VISION
THRLC INC envisions a world where young people aged 14–25 are empowered with hands-on skills that enable them to earn an honest living wherever they may be. Through skilled trades training, we aim to create pathways to sustainable employment, economic independence, and stronger communities for generations to come
Our mission is to offer accessible training in various skilled trades and technical skills, equipping participants for the future. We believe that by doing this, we are helping to create a better future for generations to come.
OUR VALUES
ACCESS
We believe every young person deserves a mentor who listens with intention, sees their full potential, and stands by them. Regardless of background or circumstance, we meet youth where they are and ensure they are valued, heard, and supported.
BELONGING
We provide spaces where youth feel safe, seen, and supported. By fostering a deep sense of belonging, we empower young people to show up authentically and grow in trust, confidence, and resilience. Their emotional and physical well-being guides every part of our work.
OPPORTUNITY
We provide spaces where youth feel safe, seen, and supported. By fostering a deep sense of belonging, we empower young people to show up without hesitation and grow in trust, confidence, and resilience. Their emotional and physical well-being guides every part of our work.
OUR IMPACT
DID YOU KNOW?
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“In the U.S., nearly 4 in 10 youth grow up without a mentor—THRLC is closing that gap.”
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“Youth in mentoring programs are shown to earn significantly more in adulthood—improving lives, reducing costs.”
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“Access to a mentor remains highly unequal by income; THRLC targets that inequity.”
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“Our mentoring doesn’t just impact the youth—it ripples out to families and communities.”
LONG-TERM IMPACT OF MENTORING YOUTH
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Stronger Academic and Career Success
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Higher Life Satisfaction and Mental Health
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Reduced Negative Outcomes Over Time
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Greater Community Engagement and Leadership
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Stronger Identity, Confidence, and Purpose
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Economic Benefits for Individuals and Communities
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Generational Impact
OUR HISTORY
THRLC Inc was created in 2014, and officially incorporated in 2018. THRLC Inc. represents 5 key Principles : Trust, Honesty, Respect, Loyalty, Communication. This is what we stand for, the goal behind our organization is giving back to the community. We want to provide a paradigm shift, by introducing a transformative REAL WORLD TRAINING approach to our developmental training, entrepreneurial mentoring programs. THRLC Inc. mentors have more than 20 years of experience in various areas including the HVAC-R, Plumbing, Electrical, Behavioral Health industries. Our approach to mentorship is introducing and exposing our Youth and Justice Involved participants to have opportunities who normally would not be exposed or afforded the ability to successfully experience, achieve and one day, pay it forward.
The skills taught in this program will do just that.
OUR LEADERSHIP
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At THRLC, leadership means service. Our leaders are mentors, coaches, and role models who walk alongside young people as they discover their strengths and build their futures. They bring lived experience, technical skill, and a deep belief in the potential of every youth we serve.We lead with compassion, consistency, and purpose—because when young people have strong leaders in their corner, everything becomes possible.