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Trades Talk – February 2022

At Explore The Trades, we’re passionate about plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical.   Careers in these trades are some of the best in the world and our focus is to bridge the technical talent gap to these essential industries.   In This Issue:   ·     Explore

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Explore the trades 2021 in review.

Explore The Trades: 2021 in Review

Thank you to everyone who supported Explore The Trades in 2021! We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the help of our incredible donors. Over $250,000 was raised to provide 29,000 people with resources that will help them begin their careers in

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A Guide to Trade School: What Parents Should Know

As your child begins thinking about their future, odds are they’re starting to make decisions about their career path. Attending a four-year university after high school isn’t the only option your child has. There’s a considerable need for a skilled labor force, and a four-year

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Over $20,000 Raised at “Passion & Partnership” Event

Thank you to everyone who attended the “Passion & Partnership” fundraising event! Together, over $20,000 was raised to bridge the technical talent gap to the trades of plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical. The event featured a panel of residential service providers: Geno Caccia, CEO of

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Explore The Trades Skills Lab Built by Ferguson

Ferguson announces partnership with Explore the Trades to provide support to career and technical education high schools across the U.S. Two organizations came together to create Explore The Trades Skills Lab Built by Ferguson Ferguson and Explore The Trades, a nonprofit organization with a mission

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Why trades jobs are the most secure profession.

Why Trades Jobs Are Reliably Secure Professions

There are few jobs that offer more security than those in the trades. The trades offer high-demand, sustainable, and fulfilling work that has been proven to beat recessions and market downturns. Here is why the trades are some of the most secure professions out there,

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Why more women should consider a career in the trades.

Why More Women Should Consider a Career in the Trades

Trades jobs are an excellent avenue to build one’s career, pursue rewarding and meaningful work, and experience financial freedom at a much younger age than the four-year degree path. What’s more, the demand for skilled trades workers is forecasted to increase steadily in the coming

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Man repairing an AC unit.

What Is HVAC?

If you are a trades worker or even a homeowner, you have undoubtedly heard the term “HVAC.” While you might have known what the acronym stands for (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), you might be slightly less knowledgeable about the ins, outs, and intricacies of

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