Our History
Our History
Our History
Starting in 2012 We have worked with industry leaders as a non profit organization, to introduce the next generation to the trade crafts and industry opportunity available to them. Working with youth as young as 7 years old, we have provided an environment to safely explore a variety of trades under the guidance of Master-craftsmen of the Automotive industry.
Our Team
Our History
Our History
Our amazing team is built from the ground up as a non profit organization with a 100% volunteer staff, with a focus on Rebuilding the relationships between Generations. We weld the relationships of Experience (Adult) and Exploration (youth) through the almost lost philosophy of Apprenticeship and Mentorship roles.
Our Vision
May 2021 Sponsor spotlight: Kenworth Sales
May 2021 Sponsor spotlight: Kenworth Sales
"Rebuilding Generations is a nonprofit youth mentoring program designed to bridge the gap between the younger and older generations by providing opportunities to work side-by-side in the repair and restoration of old vehicles."
May 2021 Sponsor spotlight: Kenworth Sales
May 2021 Sponsor spotlight: Kenworth Sales
May 2021 Sponsor spotlight: Kenworth Sales
From Anthony Villalba at Kenworth Sales:
"9 years ago, Kevin Keep and his band of hot rodders founded a little organization with a big dream. Their aim was to pass down the disappearing skills of automotive repair, customization a vehicle, apprenticing under a master tradesman, and taking pride in the work of our hands.
Their idea came fro
From Anthony Villalba at Kenworth Sales:
"9 years ago, Kevin Keep and his band of hot rodders founded a little organization with a big dream. Their aim was to pass down the disappearing skills of automotive repair, customization a vehicle, apprenticing under a master tradesman, and taking pride in the work of our hands.
Their idea came from their own passion for hot-rods, loud exhaust, custom paintwork, and sparkling chrome. We spoke to Kevin, to learn from the source, what his team and mission were all about. “We are losing the rising generation,” he told us. “College isn’t for everyone and a good living can be had working in any of the many automotive trades.”
Rebuilding Generations has a project car, and sometimes times several, that the group get to work on. The group has volunteer members of the community who are experts in mechanical, paint, fabrication, that come to their weekly meetings. During these meetings, these local experts teach, hands-on, the various skills and techniques required to transform an old, lackluster car into a roaring work of art. The team at Rebuilding generations has even taken some of these cars to be displayed at the widely popular SEMA auto show.
Rebuilding Generations not only teaching the rising generation these skills, but the process also offers a time to bond under the banner of building something together. “I have dads come to me that are having relationship issues with their teenager. It’s amazing the kind of relationship therapy that can be had while wrenching under a hood together.” This is why their program has been so successful- by welding the relationships of the Experienced to the Exploration of youth through the process of apprenticeship.
- Today, The crew at Rebuilding Generations hosts a very large monthly group of kids, parents, neighbors, and teachers just outside of Boise, Idaho. Because of their amazing success, they have had in gathering community members to mentor and teach, there are talks of expanding the project into neighboring states. We pledge, not only with our dollars but with our voice and our actions to the cause of fostering the link between young and the young at heart."
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Videos
SEMA Week Video 2016
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Sarge Unveiling SEMA 2016
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Interview with Stacy David
Interview with Stacy David at SEMA 2016
Bryan from Innovative Tools
Bryan from Innovative Tools at SEMA 2016
Hatcher uses the Mill 2016
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1967 Camaro Convertible
Hatcher on 1967 Camaro Convertible 2016