Cast a Line for a Cause: Join Our 2026 Fishing Fundraiser!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Explore The Trades Fishing Fundraiser, taking place April 16–19, 2026, at Cajun Fishing Adventures in Buras, Louisiana.
This all‑inclusive event offers two full days of guided fishing while helping advance our mission to bridge the technical talent gap in the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades.
Registration is $2,800 per adult (including a $1,000 donation) and $2,100 for youth 16 and under.
Capacity is limited, and spots fill quickly! Secure your place today and enjoy a world‑class fishing getaway while making a meaningful impact on the future of the skilled trades.
Learn more and register with the link below.
Join Explore The Trades for a Skills Lab Webinar
Photo courtesy of Woodruff Career and Technical Center, a 2023-2024 Skills Lab recipient.
Join Explore The Trades for a Skills Lab webinar on Wednesday, February 11th from 2–3 PM CST.
This session will give attendees an overview of the Skills Lab program, including eligibility, timelines, equipment ordering, and reporting expectations, along with time for live Q&A.
If you know a local school that could benefit from hands‑on skilled trades education, please share this opportunity. Strong partnerships between schools and industry helps strengthen the talent pipeline in every community.
Unable to attend live? No problem! The webinar will be recorded and emailed to all registrants.
Learn more and register with the link below.
Help Build Tomorrow’s Workforce
When you become a monthly donor to Explore The Trades, you’re investing directly in the future of the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical industries.
Your ongoing support helps us create hands‑on learning opportunities, expand access to technical education, and inspire the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
Monthly gifts provide reliable funding that allows our initiatives—like Skills Labs, classroom resources, and school‑industry partnerships—to grow and reach more communities across the country.
Join us in strengthening the talent pipeline and building a stronger workforce for tomorrow.
Visit our website to learn more and become a monthly donor today!
Celebrate Career & Technical Education Month
February marks Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, a nationwide public awareness campaign led by the Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE). CTE programs provide hands-on learning, industry-aligned training, and clear pathways into in-demand careers.
According to ACTE, CTE concentrators graduate high school at a rate of 97%—well above the national average. As we celebrate CTE, we invite you to explore how these programs strengthen the future of our industry.
Are you looking to connect with your local school about CTE?
Explore The Trades offers practical tools like our ride & decide and career discovery event how to guides to help you build meaningful relationships with students and educators.
Visit our website to learn more and access our full library of CTE resources.
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.