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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

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

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