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NWTC Hosts Mental Health Event for Skilled Trades
Event partners with industry leaders to address mental health crisis in the skilled trades sector.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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NWTC, a technical college in Green Bay, Wisconsin, hosted an event titled "Men's Mental Health: Tools in Tough Times" to raise awareness about the high suicide rates among skilled trade workers. The event featured a keynote speech from Bruce Morton, a leading safety expert and mental health advocate, who spoke about breaking the stigma and fostering supportive workplace cultures. The event was organized in partnership with industry leaders to address the mental health crisis in the skilled trades industry.
Why it matters
The skilled trades industry, including construction, manufacturing, and other manual labor jobs, has historically struggled with high rates of mental health issues and suicide among workers. This event aims to bring attention to this critical problem and provide resources and support to address the mental health needs of skilled trade professionals.
The details
The event, hosted by NWTC (Northeast Wisconsin Technical College), brought together industry leaders to discuss ways to improve mental health awareness and support for skilled trade workers. The keynote speaker, Bruce Morton, is the founder of the Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community and a leading expert on workplace safety and mental health. He spoke about breaking the stigma around mental health and fostering more supportive work environments.
- The event was held on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
The players
NWTC
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, the host of the mental health event for the skilled trades industry.
Bruce Morton
A leading safety expert, mental health advocate, and founder of the Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community, who was the featured speaker at the event.
What they’re saying
“We must break the stigma and foster supportive workplace cultures to address the mental health crisis in the skilled trades.”
— Bruce Morton, Founder, Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community (wearegreenbay.com)
What’s next
NWTC plans to continue partnering with industry leaders to organize more events and initiatives to support the mental health of skilled trade workers in the region.
The takeaway
This event highlights the critical need to address the mental health challenges faced by skilled trade professionals, who have historically experienced high rates of suicide and other mental health issues. By bringing together industry leaders and experts, NWTC is taking an important step towards destigmatizing mental health and providing much-needed resources and support to this vital workforce.
