Challenging Depictions of Blue-Collar Workers in Media
Challenging the Narrative: How Views of Blue-Collar Workers Are Shifting Blog Summary: Blue-collar workers are the plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and other skilled professionals who build, power, and repair the places we live and work. The term isn’t offensive on its own, but some outdated
Explore Your Impact – October 2026
SKILLS LAB EQUIPMENT GRANTS ARE NOW OPEN! We’re excited to announce that the “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” equipment grant program is open for a new application cycle! And this year, the program is growing! We’re proud to welcome Comfort Systems USA
Trades Talk – October 2026
Skills Lab Equipment Grants Are Now Open! We’re excited to announce that the “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” equipment grant program is open for a new application cycle! And this year, the program is growing! We’re proud to welcome Comfort Systems USA
Explore The Trades Featured on All Access hosted by Andy Garcia
Explore The Trades is heading to television! We’re joining All Access hosted by Andy Garcia to share how we’re bringing plumbing, HVAC, and electrical careers back into classrooms across the country. Read the full announcement below, originally distributed via PR Newswire. LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29,
Future in Focus 2026: A Night Celebrating the Trades
On Thursday, September 17, more than 60 industry leaders, educators, and advocates gathered at the Riverbend Pavilion at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa for Future in Focus, a fundraising reception hosted by Explore The Trades. With a nostalgic nod to
Trades Talk – September 2026
School is back in session, and so is a special edition of Trades Talk! This month, we’re sharing extra resources, stories, and opportunities to help inspire the next generation of skilled trades professionals. Join Explore The Trades at Future in Focus! There’s still time to
Trades Talk – August 2026
Future in Focus Fundraising Event Join Explore The Trades for Future in Focus, a fundraising reception bringing together industry leaders, educators, and supporters dedicated to strengthening the future of the skilled trades. On Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country
Explore The Trades Attends the American School Counselor Association Conference
Explore The Trades Connects with School Counselors at ASCA 2026 From July 10-13, 2026, Explore The Trades was proud to attend the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event brought together nearly 5,000 school counselors and educators from across
Explore Your Impact – July 2026
ON THE ROAD: VISITING SKILLS LAB SCHOOLS IN NEW JERSEY In May, our team had the pleasure of visiting three incredible Skills Lab schools across New Jersey: West Orange High School Toms River South High School Cape May County Technical School District All three schools