Help Us Reach More Students!
Explore The Trades is working to connect kids, teens, and young adults with careers in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Our free classroom poster kits make it easy to spark interest and start conversations.
We’re aiming to reach 3,330 school districts by the end of 2025 and we’re almost there! Thanks to trades advocates like you, we only need to reach 400 more districts. Every kit request brings us closer – help us hit our goal and inspire the next generation.
Request your free kit today!
Trades Education in Action
Explore The Trades hosted a powerful panel featuring Mayfair educator Evin Jarrett and former student Jamiah Washington, who share how trades education shaped their lives and futures. Moderated by Executive Director Kate Cinnamo and Trustee Lauren Martin of Seaside Plumbing Inc., the conversation offers real-world insight and inspiration from those living the experience.
Watch the video to hear their stories and see why community advocacy and skilled trades education matter more than ever.
Partner Spotlight: ZyraTalk Turns Demos into Donations
Explore The Trades is excited to highlight our partnership with ZyraTalk, a leader in customer engagement technology.
Through a creative “dollars-for-demos” campaign, ZyraTalk pledged $100 for every product demo completed – resulting in 41 demos and a generous $4,100 donation to support our mission.
This contribution helps us introduce more young people to careers in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical – building a stronger skilled trades workforce for the future.
Thank you, ZyraTalk, for your commitment to the trades!
Interested in partnering with Explore The Trades? Learn more with the link below.
Explore The Trades at Service World Expo
Explore The Trades attended the 2025 Service World Expo in Las Vegas, NV from October 26-30.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this event brought together thousands of residential contractors, suppliers, and industry leaders.
Our team connected with attendees to spark meaningful conversations about workforce development and the future of the technical talent pipeline.
Didn’t get a chance to stop by our booth? No problem! Learn more about Explore The Trades’ resources with the link below.
Explore The Trades Celebrates Grant Awards
As we enter the season of gratitude, Explore The Trades is proud to share that we’ve once again received generous grant awards from the Yelp Foundation and Bradford White Water Heaters.
The Yelp Foundation has awarded a $30,000 unrestricted grant, helping us expand our reach to students nationwide and promote careers in the plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical trades. We’re deeply thankful for their continued belief in our mission.
Learn more about the Yelp Foundation below.
Through the Industry Forward charitable giving program, Bradford White has renewed its support with a grant of over $21,000, furthering the growth of our poster kit program and helping us connect with even more classrooms across the country.
Read the full press release with the link below.
We’re grateful to both organizations for their partnership and commitment to building a strong future for the skilled trades.
Looking to support the next generation of skilled professionals? Learn more and donate to Explore The Trades with the link below.
Turn Your Demo Into a Donation
Explore The Trades proud to team up with pulseM + Customer Lobby and EverConnect to champion the future of the skilled trades.
From now until year’s end, every demo completed by plumbing, HVAC, or electrical contractors with either company will spark a $50 donation to Explore The Trades!
These demos do more than enhance your business – they help provide classrooms with vital resources, fund equipment grants, and build school partnerships that introduce students to rewarding careers in the trades.
pulseM + Customer Lobby
Streamline customer interactions, amplify reviews, and strengthen retention.
EverConnect
Access high-quality leads and expert digital marketing to grow your business.
Let’s shape the future of the trades – one demo at a time.
Donor Spotlight: Michelle Myers Founder and CEO Pink Callers
Michelle L. Myers is the founder and CEO of Pink Callers, the first ServiceTitan-certified call center supporting home service businesses. She co-founded The CSR Academy, a specialist training partnership designed to elevate customer service professionals through best practices, and is a dedicated mentor with Women in HVACR to support and empower women in the trades.
A proud donor to Explore The Trades since 2022, Michelle champions youth career awareness in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical—offering alternatives to traditional college paths.
Follow the link below to learn more about Michelle!
Help Share Tomorrow’s Workforce
Explore The Trades is growing a national network of industry partners who believe in the power of education to spark interest in the skilled trades. By completing our Bridging the Gap survey, your organization becomes a key player in connecting classrooms with career paths.
Whether you’re ready to mentor students or simply learn how to get involved—your voice matters. This quick, 8-question survey is your first step toward making a lasting impact.
Take the survey. Be part of the movement.
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.