Trades Talk – October 2023

October 2023 “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” InitiativeApplications Now Open! Since 2021, over 1,100 students at 14 schools throughout the United States have started their trades education through the Skills Lab initiative. Explore The Trades and Ferguson are thrilled to continue this partnership for its third year. Both middle schools and high […]

Trades Talk – September 2023

September 2023 Explore The Trades Happy Hour Event! Learn about Explore The Trades’ impact over the last 12 months, including the growth of our Skills Lab partnership with Ferguson. Enjoy cocktails and appetizers and mingle with peers from around the country. Join Explore The Trades to celebrate the skilled trades and the importance of vocational […]

Trades Talk – August 2023

August 2023 Explore The Trades Happy Hour Event! Join Explore The Trades for a happy hour fundraiser in Phoenix on October 5th! Learn about our impact over the past 12 months and have time to relax and spend time with peers from around the country. Guests will also have the opportunity to create their own […]

Trades Talk – July 2023

July 2023 Explore The Trades at SkillsUSA 2023 Explore The Trades attended the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA from June 19-22, 2023. This conference brought together over 15,000 students, educators, industry vendors and trades professionals from all over the country. These individuals showcased the best in over 100 technical vocations. To […]

Trades Talk – June 2023

June 2023 Visit Explore The Trades at SkillsUSA! The National Leadership and Skills Conference will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA from June 19th to June 23rd. Explore The Trades will be located at booth 129 at the TECHSPO. Stop by for FREE classroom resources and learn more about our new […]

Trades Talk – May 2023

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 school students will be impacted as schools build out their plumbing or […]

Trades Talk – April 2023

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 created a brand new handout for […]

Trades Talk – March 2023

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 more women in the trades at the […]

Trades Talk – February 2023

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 those interested in supporting Explore […]

Trades Talk – January 2023 —

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 Trades in 2022 Help […]