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 Chance to Register for the Explore The Trades Fishing Fundraiser
– Special Registration Announcement –
Pack your gear and get ready for an exciting adventure in Buras, LA!
From April 15-18, 2025, Explore The Trades is hosting a fishing fundraiser with Cajun Fishing Adventures, the premier outfitter in the Mississippi Delta.
Memories are made on the water and we’d like to invite families to attend! For children ages 16 and younger, a youth registration is available at $2,100 each.
With only a few spots remaining, now is the time to secure your place!
Click the link below to learn more and register!
National School Boards Association Conference
Explore The Trades attended the National School Boards Association (NSBA) Conference in Atlanta, GA, from April 4-6, 2025.
This event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with educators and school leaders who are passionate about preparing students for successful careers.
Missed us at the conference? No problem! You can still bring trades career exploration into your classroom. Visit our website to request a free career path poster kit and help students start thinking about their futures in the skilled trades.
Learn more about the conference with the link below.
Celebrating the First National Careers in Trades Week!
From April 7-11, 2025, industry leaders are coming together for the inaugural Careers in Trades Week—a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the skilled trades and their vital role in our communities.
With growing job opportunities and rising college debt, more parents and students are considering trade careers as a path to success. In fact, 86% of parents with high school or college-age children are open to encouraging a career in the trades according to a new survey.
At Explore The Trades, we’re proud to support this movement by providing resources that introduce students to rewarding careers in the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades. Let’s shine a light on the skilled trades and the bright futures they offer!
Click the link below to request resources from Explore The Trades and help champion the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
Donor Spotlight
Tyler Heath
Owner
Ricky Heath Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Tyler Heath is the proud owner of Ricky Heath Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, a Georgia-based home service company built on the belief that success starts with taking care of people—whether that’s customers, team members, or the communities they serve.
That’s why Tyler supports Explore The Trades. He believes young people need to see the skilled trades for what they truly are: a respected, rewarding path where you can earn while you learn, contribute meaningfully, and create a future on your own terms.
Explore The Trades Receives $5,000 Gift
from JJM Alkaline Technologies®
Explore The Trades is excited to renew partnership with JJM Alkaline Technologies®, a leading designer and manufacturer of condensate neutralizers, as an Apprentice Level partner in 2025!
With support from industry leaders like JJM Alkaline Technologies®, Explore The Trades is able to provide on-demand classroom education and career information to help create the skilled workforce of the future.
To learn more about JJM Alkaline Technologies, follow the link 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.