How Much Does it Cost to Go to Technical School
For many high school students, figuring out what the next step after graduation is can be challenging. Traditionally, going to a four-year college has been seen as the default option for students. Whether they are looking to get their undergraduate degree or going further towards master’s or doctorate, many high school students have their minds […]
Trades Talk – October 2022
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 FREE Webinar: Getting to Know the Skilled Trades Explore The Trades […]
Explore The Trades Happy Hour Event
Thank you to everyone who attended the Explore The Trades Happy Hour Fundraising event at Super Meeting 2022! This event was a Texas-sized success with the support of both individuals and our corporate sponsors. Our individual donors generously gave over $20,000 and our corporate sponsors gave $35,000 to bridge the technical talent gap to the […]
Trades Talk – September 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 The Trades Happy Hour Fundraiser · […]
Using Explore The Trades Resources in Your Classroom
Who’s ready to learn about the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades? We are! As Explore The Trades works to bridge the technical talent gap to these service trades, one of the avenues for this is to ensure that educators feel equipped to speak about the trades with their students. Awareness and education about the trades […]
Trades Talk – August 2022
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 Armstrong Plumbing – Air – Electric and Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center Partner to Build Plumbers American School Counselors Association Conference a Success Explore The […]
ASCA 2022 Recap
Explore The Trades attended the American School Counselor Association Conference in Austin, TX from July 9-12, 2022. This conference brought together over 4,000 counselors, educators, and industry vendors from all over the country. Executive Director Kate Cinnamo and Administrative Coordinator Maddy Sorenson attended and had great conversations about the importance of the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical […]
Proven Strategies for Training Apprentices
As every trades professional knows, an apprenticeship is one of the most pivotal components of a plumbing, HVAC, or electrical career. During this time, apprentices acquire the skills, experience, and knowledge to be able to add value to their team and help clients solve real problems. For each apprentice, it’s an undoubtedly life-changing experience. For […]
Trades Talk – July 2022
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: · Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical and Tom P. Haney Technical College Partner to Build HVAC Technicians · Visit Explore The Trades at the American School Counselor Association […]
Explore The Trades at Skills USA 2022
Explore The Trades attended the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA from June 20-24, 2022. This conference brought together over 15,000 students, educators, industry vendors and trades professionals from all over the country. All of these individuals showcased the best of the best in over 100 technical vocations. Executive Director Kate Cinnamo, and Administrative […]