Our Mission
At Explore The Trades our mission is to recruit individuals to the plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical trades. These industries keep our country running. Jobs in these industries are in high demand and come with great pay, career opportunities and job security. We want to help you discover that these careers aren’t just a choice – they’re the best choice.
About Us
Founded in 2005, Explore The Trades is committed to developing the next generation of a skilled workforce by changing the perception of the trades. The organization creates awareness of the trades through key industry statistics, career resources and connections with industry-leading residential service companies throughout North America.
Testimonials
Explore The Trades Board of Trustees
Lara Beltz (President)
Co-Owner & Vice President
Beltz Home Service Co.
Findlay, Ohio
Peggy Hildebrandt (Vice President)
President
Connors Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Waseca, Minnesota
Mike Bergstrom (Secretary)
General Manager & Partner
Thornton & Grooms
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Lauren Martin (Treasurer)
Co-Owner
Seaside Plumbing
Berlin, Maryland
Anthony Caccia (Trustee)
Vice President
Caccia Plumbing
San Mateo, California
Marty Cullen (Trustee)
Industry Advisor
Garden City, Idaho
Phil Smitherman (Trustee)
Owner
Aux Home Services
Bessemer, Alabama
Julian Scadden (Trustee, Ex Officio)
Nexstar Network
Bloomington, Minnesota
Kate Cinnamo (Executive Director)
Explore The Trades
Bloomington, Minnesota
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What We Do
Explore The Trades provides resources about careers in the trades of plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical trades to educators, students, and parents across the country.
Our purpose is to create and build a foundational understanding of these trades for so many. Through classroom posters, trade-specific infographics, and videos, the organization is setting the stage for those who choose to enter the trades after high school.
Together with trades professionals, industry experts, and educators, Explore The Trades is bringing the trades back into the classroom.