OUR IMPACT

Explore The Trades is delivering information about plumbing, HVAC, and electrical directly to students throughout North America.

1900

Schools, businesses & other agencies utilizing our resources

357000

Students impacted by our resources

10 %

U.S. school districts using our materials

Learn about the growth opportunities, earning potential and importance of the plumbing, HVAC and electrical trades.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a time-tested employee training system that combines job-related technical instruction with structured on-the-job learning experiences.

Support the Next Generation of Tradespeople

By donating to Explore The Trades, your gift provides classroom and on-demand resources to educators, young adults, parents, and all those ready to begin a path to career success.

Explore The Trades Updates

Explore The Trades Attends the Auer Steel Expo

Explore The Trades attended the Auer Steel Expo in St. Paul, MN on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. As the largest HVAC expo in the state, the event brought together over 100 vendor exhibitors and more than 1,000 local HVAC professionals

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Trades Talk – January 2025

January 2025 Celebrating 2024 and Success in the Skilled Trades Explore The Trades is proud to share the incredible impact we’ve had in 2024. From launching the fourth year of the “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” program, to increasing our reach

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Tell Me About Yourself

During my career as a trade magazine editor, I had numerous occasions to hire new staff. The process is pretty much the same with employers in all fields. I would look over the applications, read resumes and cover letters, and

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Here's What We're Up To

Join Explore The Trades for a Fishing Fundraiser April 15-18, 2025

Thank you for sharing your interest in joining Explore The Trades for another fishing fundraiser. We’re pleased to share this event with you and appreciate your support of the organization’s mission – to bridge the technical talent gap to the service trades of plumbing, heating, cooling, and electric.

Right Job. Right Guidance. Right Now.

Right Job.
Right Guidance.
Right Now.

We’ll guide you step-by-step on your journey to a successful career in the trades.

The Trades of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electric are This...Not That!