MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A new partnership between the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Permian Basin Chapter and Skillpoint Alliance Permian Basin aims to remove a common financial barrier for students entering the trades: the cost of professional-grade tools.

According to the press release, the groups announced the launch of the "Tool Bags for Grads" program, an initiative that will provide the essential tool kits to graduating trade students so they can begin work right after they have completed their training.

Entering a trade requires more than just knowledge; it requires a significant investment in high-quality tools.