NEW TO TRADES

Learn about apprenticeships, how to become a licensed professional and why the trades are a great career.

PARENTS AND EDUCATORS

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

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

Trades Talk – April 2025

Thank you to all the schools that applied for the “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” equipment grants! Please check our website on National Skills Trades Day (May 7th) to see the list of this year’s recipients. Last

April 10, 2025

Explore The Trades Connects with Education Leaders at the National School Boards Association Conference

Explore The Trades was proud to attend the National School Boards Association (NSBA) Conference in Atlanta, GA—a gathering that brought together school board members, administrators, and education leaders from across the country. Executive Director Kate Cinnamo, Board of Trustees President

April 9, 2025

Debunking the Five Biggest Myths About Working in the Trades

Careers in the trades—such as plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC—are not only essential but offer lucrative and fulfilling opportunities. Despite growing demand and high earning potential, trades careers continue to be misunderstood. In this article, we’ll break down five of

March 31, 2025

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.