CYPRESS
MANDELA
TRAINING
CENTER

TRANSFORMING LIVES.
BRIDGING THE TRADES.
BUILDING COMMUNITIES.

 
 

OUR MISSION

Cypress Mandela Training Center is a cornerstone of economic opportunity, creating pathways to livable-wage careers that help break cycles of poverty and violence. The community it serves is resilient, determined, and focused on building a better future.

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  • We create lasting change through education, training, and action.

  • We equip underserved communities with knowledge and skills for environmental and occupational well-being.

  • Our intentionality around reforestation, energy efficiency, clean water, and waste management, promote a healthier planet for all.

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“Cypress Mandela gave me more than technical training — it gave me the confidence, skills, and insider knowledge to successfully pivot into the construction industry and build a long-term, sustainable career where I truly feel I belong.”

— Leilani Ison, Winter 2025 Graduate