Explore The Trades helps your business build meaningful partnerships with local schools, strengthening career exploration for elementary, middle, and high schoolers, and supporting the future skilled trade workforce.
We bridge the gap between the education industry and businesses like yours. Our goal is to make it simple to partner with schools, engage students in meaningful career exploration, and strengthen your local workforce pipeline.
Together, we can expand awareness of skilled trade careers, support schools with trade programs, and build a sustainable talent network.
Toms River High School South, a 2024-2025 Skills Lab Recipient School.
NUAMES Early College High School & Happy Pipes Plumbing, LLC. NUAMES Early College High School hosts a monthly “Lunch with a Professional” series to expose students to a variety of career pathways. The school invited Happy Pipes Plumbing, LLC to participate in the series and share insights about careers in the trades, industry experiences, and pathways into the profession.
Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical Center & Randy’s Electric and Bonfe. Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical Center’s Licensed Trades course introduces students to careers in HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, and renewable energy. The program connected with Randy’s Electric and Bonfe to explore opportunities for bringing real-world job site examples and industry perspectives into the classroom. expertise with students.
Our survey is designed to help us understand your company’s ability to engage with educational institutions. By completing the survey, you are taking the first step toward being connected with schools in your area as partnership opportunities arise. We look forward to working with you!
Have questions or want to discuss partnership opportunities directly? Please contact our Connections Coordinator at rosad@explorethetrades.org. You can also explore more ways to support workforce development and grow trades talent:
