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 […]
Trades Talk – June 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: Pat Plumbing, Heating and Air and Washburn Technical University Partner to Build Plumbers Visit Explore The Trades at SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference! Golf Tournament Recap Pat Plumbing, Heating and […]
Great Trades Careers That Welcome Diverse Professional Backgrounds
Many men and women who work in the trades have interesting stories to tell — not just because they’ve seen a lot of interesting things on the job, but because they each have unique and diverse backgrounds. The nature of plumbing, electrical and HVAC work allows for people with all professional backgrounds and experiences to […]
Explore The Trades Golf Tournament Raises $50,000
Thank you to everyone who supported and attended the Explore The Trades golf tournament fundraiser in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho! Together with industry vendors, local businesses, and contractors, $50,000 was raised to bridge the technical talent gap to the trades of plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical. The event took place at the Coeur d’Alene Golf and […]
Trades Talk – May 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 Skills Lab Recipients · Favorable Trends […]
What No One Tells You About Life After High School
Graduating from high school is a great accomplishment. You worked hard, so take it all in; you deserve it. Preparing for life or a career can be scary, but there are paths you can take that you may not know about. Read on to find out how you can successfully transition from high school graduate […]
Challenging Depictions of Blue-Collar Workers in Media
There’s a strange irony to the fact that when people watch classist depictions of blue-collar workers on their TVs or movie theatre screens, they’re only able to do so because skilled workers with a keen understanding of the science of electricity made it possible. The amenities of elite homes, like heated floors and smart HVAC […]
Trades Talk – April 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: · Outreach Calendar · Explore The Trades Posters and Stickers! […]
The Necessity of Improving Electrical Infrastructure
In the past several months, Explore The Trades has published a series of articles detailing the need for increased investment in the HVAC and plumbing infrastructure in America. When the average person hears the word “infrastructure,” they think of roads, bridges, tunnels, and even waterways. What we have made clear, however, is the elements that […]
Trades Talk – March 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: · Women in HVACR […]