Trade Institute of Pittsburgh

The Trade Institute of Pittsburgh is a non-profit organization and vocational training provider dedicated to empowering men and women with significant barriers to employment through skill-building and career opportunities. TIP's 10-week tuition-free training program includes fundamental training in masonry and carpentry, preparing students for work in a variety of trades or trade-related careers. Today TIP offers benches for the built environment to support the organization’s mission and training programs.

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TIP Double Planter Bench

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TIP Double Planter Bench

By Trade Institute of Pittsburgh

TIP Double Planter Benches provide function and beauty for exterior and interior built environments. Designed for by Bones and All for the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, these durable benches are …

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