Explore The Trades Attends National School Counselor Association Conference
From July 11–14, Explore The Trades attended the 2025 American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Conference in Long Beach, CA.
With nearly 5,000 school counselors and educators in attendance, the event was a hub of innovation and inspiration.
Our team connected with over 140 educators and school counselors, sparking meaningful conversations about the exciting futures available in the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades. With more than 250 exhibitors and 200 sessions, the conference spotlighted the evolving needs of K–12 students—and our booth stood out as a center for curiosity and career-building enthusiasm.
Learn more about the conference with the link below.
Support Trades Education This School Year
Explore The Trades has two new tools to help you introduce students to careers in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.
These new content pieces can be used in tandem with our poster kits and online quiz – or used separately as standalone activities.
Use the discussion guide and classroom activity sheet at school visits, career fairs, or community events.
Download them now and spark interest in the skilled trades!
Partnering for Progress: Explore The Trades + ZyraTalk
At Explore The Trades, we believe that when contractors succeed, the entire skilled trades industry thrives—paving the way for the next generation of professionals. That’s why we’re excited to announce a powerful new partnership with ZyraTalk, a leader in AI-powered voice assistant technology for service contractors.
And here’s the best part: for a limited time until September 6th, every plumbing, HVAC, or electrical contractor who completes a ZyraTalk demo will trigger a $100 donation to Explore The Trades! That means every demo not only helps your business grow—it also helps us continue our mission to build a strong, skilled workforce for the future.
Together, we’re creating opportunities, empowering professionals, and shaping the future of the trades.
Schedule your demo today with the link below.
Explore The Trades Joins Comfort Systems USA for HR Bootcamp in Dallas
We were honored to participate in the recent HR Bootcamp hosted by Comfort Systems USA in Dallas, Texas.
With over 100 HR and recruiting professionals in attendance, the event provided a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and share resources that support trades education and career recruitment.
Our team was excited to present poster kits designed to be deployed in markets across the country—tools that help inspire the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
Interested in bringing trades education to your community? Request a poster kit with the link below!
We Want to Hear from You!
Explore The Trades is always looking for ways to better serve educators, counselors, and industry professionals who are passionate about the skilled trades. That’s why we’ve created a short survey—and we’d love to hear from you!
Your feedback will help us enhance our resources, improve our outreach, and continue building a strong foundation for the next generation of trades professionals.
Complete the survey with the link below.
Donors of Explore The Trades support the next generation of tradespeople and the legacy of the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades.
To our supporters, we thank you.
To learn more about supporting Explore The Trades and its donors, click the link below.