Join Explore The Trades for a Skills Lab Webinar
Whether you’re a teacher ready to give your students hands-on experience in the plumbing, HVAC, or electrical trades or a service business wanting to bring the trades to your community, you’re invited to attend an upcoming webinar about the “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” equipment grant program.
Join Explore The Trades for a webinar on Wednesday, March 5th from 2-3 PM CST.
Participants will have the chance to learn about the initiative and get your questions answered.
Can’t make it? No problem! The webinar will be recorded and emailed to all registrants.
As a reminder, Skills Lab applications are due Monday, March 31st.
This event was recorded live. View a recording of the webinar with the link below.
Explore The Trades
Fishing Fundraiser
Get ready for an adventure in Buras, LA!
From April 15-18, 2025, join Explore The Trades for a fishing fundraiser hosted by Cajun Fishing Adventures, the best fishing outfitter in the Mississippi Delta!
Register today – only 9 spots remain!
Let’s reel in support for the skilled trades!
Learn more about the event and register with the link below.
HD Supply Inventory Solutions:
Solving Today’s Contractors Need for Inventory Management
At Explore The Trades, we are dedicated to connecting contractors and educators with the resources they need to build the next generation of skilled professionals.
In the spirit of connecting education and industry, Explore The Trades is proud to partner with HD Supply, a leader in providing solutions that support the skilled trades industry, to host a webinar exploring how technology and innovation are shaping the future of inventory management for businesses in the trades.
Join Explore The Trades on Thursday, March 6th, at 12:00PM CST.
This event was recorded live. View a recording of the webinar with the link below.
Women in Construction Week
Explore The Trades is celebrating Women in Construction Week March 2nd through the 8th!
Did you know, The number of female apprentices more than doubled from 2014 to 2022? That’s 14% of total apprentices in the U.S. compared to 9.4% in 2014.
While the trades have been a male-dominated field historically, more and more women are starting to join the industry. With the projected job growth and financial freedom provided, the trades are an engaging and satisfying career path.
Visit our website to learn more.
To discover mentoring opportunities and to learn more about the day in a life of a tradeswoman, check out the groups linked below.
Donors of Explore The Trades support the next generation of tradespeople and the legacy of the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades.
To our supporters, we thank you.
To learn more about supporting Explore The Trades and its donors, click the link below.