/ Purpose-Built Pro
Gear-Ready From Day One.
PPE, workwear, and safety gear for grant-funded workforce development programs. All major brands, all sizes, women's gear included — managed through one account.
8
CA + NV locations
500+
SKUs in stock
$55K+
In active programs
10+
Years in the trades
/ The Program
The Workforce Gear Program
A complete outfitting program built for grant-funded workforce development. Voucher-based, mobile-ready, and grant-billing compliant.
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Grant-friendly billing
One statement, line items per participant, net 30 terms.
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Gear fittings
Mobile truck or in-shop, scheduled around your cohort.
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Voucher programs
Controlled spend, set limits, easy to adjust mid-program.
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Bulk PPE and workwear
Hard hats, FR gear, hi-vis, gloves, safety eyewear.
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Gear education for participants
What to wear, what it does, why it matters on a job site.
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Women's-specific gear
Actual women's cuts, not smaller men's sizes.
/ The Workforce Kit
Everything your people need, day one.
Safety toe boots, hi-vis, double-front pants, gloves, hard hats, and safety glasses. Every major brand, women's sizing included.
/ Grant Coverage
Your grant budget covers this.
ERiCA, YouthBuild, WIOA, and other federal and California state programs all include provisions for work attire, PPE, and participant readiness costs. We know how to document it.
Not sure which grant you're working with? Talk to our team — we'll help you identify the right line items for reimbursement.
| Program | Covers |
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| ERiCA CA DIR | PPE, workwear, and tools explicitly listed as allowable costs |
| YouthBuild DOL (Federal) | Work attire, safety gear, and tools as supportive services |
| WIOA Federal | Supportive services including work attire and participant readiness |
| CAI CA State | Participant readiness costs including gear and PPE |
| High Road Training CA State | Gear, uniforms, and outfitting as allowable program costs |
| MC3 CA Building Trades | PPE and trade-ready gear for building trades readiness programs |
| Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Federal | Participant support costs including work attire |
| Apprenticeship Building America Federal | Participant readiness and supportive service costs |
/ Why Purpose-Built
Not a uniform vendor. A workforce partner.
What Red Wing, Boot Barn, and Grainger don't offer.
Women's-specific gear
Actual women's cuts in boots, pants, and hi-vis — not just smaller men's sizes. A real differentiator for women in trades programs.
Every major brand
Carhartt, BRUNT, Ariat, Thorogood, Timberland Pro, Dickies, Heatwave — all under one account. Participants pick what fits their trade.
8 local locations
CA and NV. Participants walk in and get what they need today. No shipping delays, no guessing on fit.
Mobile fittings
Our 500 sq ft mobile retail store comes to your job site or training facility with customized inventory. Outfit participants on-site.
Grant-friendly billing
One monthly statement with line items per participant, net 30 terms, and documentation formatted for grant reimbursement.
Fuel the Trades
Purpose-Built's workforce development arm. We gear up the next generation — this isn't a side program, it's part of our mission.
/ In The Field
Already outfitting these programs.
Union apprenticeships, community colleges, and building trades councils across California and Nevada.
/ How It Works
Setup takes less than a week. After that, it runs.
Intro call
30 minutes. We learn program size, grant source, and what's not working. No pitch — just a conversation.
Program setup
We configure voucher limits, billing contacts, approved items, and any custom specs for your program.
Participants go live
Participants get their voucher or company code and shop in-store, online, or via mobile truck.
One bill
Monthly statement with line items per participant. Net 30 available. Grant-ready documentation included.
Ongoing rep support
Quarterly check-ins. Reorders, new participants, and program changes handled directly — no hold times.
/ Apply Your Program
Tell us about your program.
Submit your program for consideration. We'll review your application and follow up within two weeks to schedule an intro call.