Trades Talk – February 2025
February 2025 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. […]
What a Career in the Trades is Like: From an Experienced Electrician
What a Career in the Trades is Like: From an Experienced Electrician EXPLORE THE TRADES | February 10, 2025 | Blog The trades offer a unique career path filled with opportunity, growth, and hands-on experiences that “traditional” office jobs often can’t provide. Whether you’re considering trade school, wondering if a career in the trades is […]
Explore The Trades Attends the Auer Steel Expo
Explore The Trades attended the Auer Steel Expo in St. Paul, MN on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. As the largest HVAC expo in the state, the event brought together over 100 vendor exhibitors and more than 1,000 local HVAC professionals from the Midwest. Executive Director Kate Cinnamo, Donor Engagement Specialist Toni Bower, and Project Coordinator […]
Trades Talk – January 2025
January 2025 Celebrating 2024 and Success in the Skilled Trades Explore The Trades is proud to share the incredible impact we’ve had in 2024. From launching the fourth year of the “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” program, to increasing our reach and impact in school districts across the country – our work continues to grow and […]
Trades Talk – December 2024
December 2024 Thank You for Your Support on Giving Tuesday! Explore The Trades is incredibly grateful for the generosity and support we received on Giving Tuesday. Thanks to YOU, we raised $715.70 providing educators across the country with over 70 poster kits to help bridge the technical talent gap and inspire the next generation of […]
A Tale of Two Technicians – What it Takes to be a Hero
This is a tale of two technicians and one customer. The customer called for help with a unit that stopped working. Morgan, the technician, was dispatched and the customer was initially happy. Morgan arrived in 30 minutes having just finished a previous service call a mile away. While the customer was explaining what happened, Morgan […]
Trades Talk – November 2024
November 2024 Explore The Trades and Ferguson Visit Mayfair School! Last month, Explore The Trades joined forces with Ferguson to visit Mayfair School in Philadelphia. Mr. Evin Jarrett and his students are doing amazing things and Explore The Trades was proud to select their classroom as a recipient of a plumbing equipment grant last spring […]
HD Supply Partners with Explore The Trades to Support Workforce Development
At HD Supply, we’re passionate about supporting the skilled trades industry. From plumbing to HVAC, electrical, and gas, we provide essential products and innovative solutions that help businesses and professionals thrive. HD Supply understands that every business is different, which is we offer more than just supplies—we provide partnership. HD Supply’s My Inventory Solutions™ program […]
Bradford White Strengthens Partnership with Explore The Trades
Nov. 7, 2024 — Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, has partnered with Explore The Trades for the second year in a row as they continue to bridge the technical talent gap by raising awareness of career opportunities in the skilled trades and support the next generation of […]
Trades Talk – October 2024
October 2024 “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” Equipment Grants NOW OPEN! “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” equipment grant applications opened on October 1st! Learn more about how the program can bring HVAC and plumbing equipment to YOUR school. Visit the link below to learn more. New this year, Explore […]