Who We Are. What We Build.... Empowering Careers Through Collaboration..... Workforce Innovation in Action..... Changing Lives Through Workforce Development.... Building Pathways. Elevating People..... The Power Behind the Pipeline.... Skilled Trades. Real Opportunity..... Transforming Workforce, One Career at a Time.... Where Training Meets Impact.... Rooted in Purpose. Driven by Results.

🔑 About Key Elevation

Elevating people. Building careers. Transforming communities.

Key Elevation is a workforce consulting company focused on creating real opportunities through skilled trades. We design and lead programs that connect people to free training, industry certifications, and high-wage careers — without the burden of student debt.

Led by workforce strategist and educator Patrick Kratochvil, Key Elevation works across Houston and the Gulf Coast to unite nonprofits, technical colleges, employers, and government partners into powerful workforce pipelines. From welding and non-destructive testing (NDT) to rope access, pipefitting, and instrumentation, our training partnerships help individuals master high-demand trades and step into careers that change lives.

We specialize in:

  • Registered apprenticeships
  • Dual-credit high school programs
  • Upskilling current workers
  • Grant-funded training initiatives
  • Job placement and employer collaboration

At Key Elevation, our mission is simple: help people rise. Whether someone is just starting out or looking to level up, we’re here to open doors, build skills, and create long-term impact — one career at a time.