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May 2023 Congratulations to the “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” Recipients! Explore The Trades is pleased to announce the winners of the “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” equipment grants! Approximately 700 high school students and 150 middle...

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April 2023 New and Updated Resources Ready for You Explore The Trades has updated our most popular resource – the career path handouts. With a refreshed the look and updated stats, these resources are what you need to promote the trades of plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical. PLUS! We’ve...

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March 2023 Celebrate Women in the Trades! Celebrate Women’s History Month with Explore The Trades! Get inspired by women like Lillian Baumbach. Did you know that Lillian was the first female licensed master plumber in the U.S.? Lillian got her master’s license in 1951 in Virginia! Learn about...

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February 2023 A Special Thank You to 2022 Donors The work of Explore The Trades cannot happen without those who believe passionately in the trades of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. To the 123 companies, 68 individuals and two organizations who made donations to the organization in 2022, thank you. For...

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January 2023 Happy New Year from Explore The Trades! Thank you to everyone who supported Explore The Trades in 2022! We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the support of our incredible donors. Learn more about what the organization accomplished this year that YOU made possible. Explore The...

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At Explore The Trades, we’re passionate about plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical, and bridging the technical talent gap to these trades. In This Issue: It’s the Season of Giving NEW Customer Service and Dispatch Webpage Over 1,100 Classrooms Have Received Poster Kits! It’s the...

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At Explore The Trades, we’re passionate about plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical, and bridging the technical talent gap in these trades. In This Issue: Don’t Miss Our FREE Webinar: Getting to Know the Skilled Trades Visit Explore The Trades at the Woman in HVACR Conference in Phoenix,...

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At Explore The Trades, we’re passionate about plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical, and bridging the technical talent gap to these trades. In This Issue: Explore The Trades Happy Hour Fundraiser a Success! “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson”  Apply Now for 2023...

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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 The Trades Happy Hour Fundraiser...

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