Help Us Reach 25% of U.S. Public School Districts by the End of 2025!
Explore The Trades is on a mission to connect students with the skilled trades—and we’re aiming high.
By the end of 2025, our goal is to reach 25% of all U.S. public school districts with our resources and messaging. That means we need to connect with 900 more districts to hit our target.
How can you help?
Whether you’re a home service company or an industry partner, you can make a big impact by:
Requesting a free poster kit to share with local schools.
Downloading our classroom resources to introduce students to plumbing, HVAC, and electrical careers.
Introducing local schools to our ‘More Than an Elective’ program and becoming a partner to bring trades education to the classroom.
Together, we can build awareness and inspire the next generation of trades professionals.
Let’s make 2025 a milestone year for the trades!
Americans Respect the Trades – But Say School Are Falling Short
A recent report from The Harris Poll reveals a growing awareness of the skilled trades – and a growing concern.
91% of Americans agree that trade jobs are just as important to society as white-collar jobs.
Yet 86% believe these careers are overlooked in schools today.
At Explore The Trades, we’re working to change this narrative by connecting schools with resources that highlight plumbing, HVAC, and electrical careers. You can help by sharing our materials with your local schools and communities.
Let’s work together to ensure the next generation sees the trades as a respected, viable, and exciting career path.
Read the full report with the link below.
Turn a Demo into a Donation!
Explore The Trades is proud to partner with pulseM + Customer Lobby and EverConnect to support the next generation of skilled trades professionals. Now through the end of the year, when plumbing, HVAC, or electrical contractors complete a demo with either company, a $50 donation will be made to Explore The Trades—at no cost to you!
These partnerships make it easy to grow your business and make a difference:
pulseM + Customer Lobby
Automate customer touchpoints, generate 5-star reviews, and drive retention—all while supporting trades education.
EverConnect
Get a steady stream of qualified leads with EverConnect’s exclusive lead generation and suite of digital marketing services.
Your demo helps fund classroom resources, equipment grants, and school partnerships that introduce students to plumbing, HVAC, and electrical careers. Let’s build the future of the trades—together.
Coming Soon: Skills Lab Equipment Grant Applications Open
October 1st!
Explore The Trades is excited to announce the return of the “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” equipment grant program, proudly built in partnership with Ferguson. This initiative helps schools across the country create hands-on learning environments that introduce students to the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades.
Since its launch in 2021, this impactful program has equipped 35 schools in 17 states, reaching over 3,500 students with real-world training tools—and we’re just getting started.
As a valued partner in the home services industry, this is your opportunity to help grow the next generation of skilled trades professionals. Whether you’re looking to support a local school or spread the word to your network, your involvement can make a lasting difference.
Applications open Wednesday, October 1st.
Learn more about how you can get involved and support the program at 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.