Explore The Trades

Great segment by PBS News in highlighting the trend towards the trades by Gen Z!

?? Let’s reel in support for the skilled trades! Join Explore The Trades in Buras, LA, from April 15–18, 2025, for an unforgettable fishing fundraiser. Hosted by renowned outfitter Cajun Fishing Adventures, this exclusive event will take guests into the Mississippi River Delta in search of the very best redfish. Got a young angler in your life? Kids 16 and younger can register for a special discounted rate of $2,100! Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to support our mission! ?????? Only 8 spots remain—register today! Registrations are encouraged by April 7. Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gXzU2HiF #FridayFun #ExploreTheTrades #FishingFundraiser #SupportSkilledTrades #Plumbing #Heating #Cooling #Electrical

Thank you to everyone who joined Explore The Trades for our Skills Lab webinar on Wednesday, March 5th! ? The application deadline for plumbing & HVAC equipment grants is March 31st - use this information as you complete your application! ?? If you missed the live event or want to revisit the details, the webinar recording and slides are now available on our website. ?? Watch the recording and download the slides here: https://lnkd.in/gMzB6H_B #ThankfulThursday #ExploreTheTrades #EquipmentGrant #SkilledTrades #WebinarRecording #EducationMatters #Plumbing #Heating #Cooling #Electrical

The skilled trades offer rewarding careers with stability, growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. ???? At Explore The Trades, we’re committed to helping future professionals find their path in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical careers. Not sure which trade is the best fit for you? Our career quiz can help! Take a few minutes to explore which trade aligns with your strengths and interests. Your journey toward a fulfilling career starts here. ?? Start the quiz today: https://lnkd.in/e7xKa4Hx #ThankfulThursday #ExploreTheTrades #SkilledTrades #FuturePlumbers #FutureHVACTechs #FutureElectricians #CareerPath

Calling all educators and school counselors! Apply for the “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” equipment grant program and bring the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades to your students! ?????? This program provides equipment to build or refurbish a skilled trades classroom in middle schools and high schools across the country. $25,000 worth of product and equipment is available for new labs, and $10,000 worth of product and equipment is available for existing training spaces. Apply today! The application deadline is Monday, March 31st. https://lnkd.in/gMzB6H_B Photo credit to Mayfair Elementary School, a 2023-2024 Skills Lab recipient school. #WorkforceWednesday #SkillsLab #SkilledTrades #ExploreTheTrades #Plumbing #Heating #Cooling #Electrical

Pack your gear and get ready for an exciting adventure in Buras, LA! ?? ? From April 15-18, 2025, Explore The Trades is hosting a fishing fundraiser with Cajun Fishing Adventures, the premier outfitter in the Mississippi Delta. ? Memories on made on the water and we’re extending a special invitation to families to attend! For children ages 16 and younger, a youth registration is available at $2,100 each. ?? ? With only eight spots remaining, now is the time to secure your place! ? Click the link below to learn more and register by April 7!

At Explore The Trades, we’re dedicated to bridging the technical talent gap in the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades. As a 2025 partner, you’ll help us expand our reach—providing essential resources to educators, inspiring the next generation, and strengthening the skilled trades workforce. Your partnership fuels: ? Skilled trades education in classrooms nationwide ? Career awareness for students & educators ? A stronger pipeline of future professionals Swipe to see the impact and explore 2025 partnership opportunities! ?? Please visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/dqbZ3H3 #SkilledTrades #Plumbing #Heating #Cooling #Electrical #Partnerships #ExploreTheTrades #FutureOfTheTrades #StrongerTogether #Industry #Education #CTE #GiveBack

Did you know? Before air conditioning, movie theaters were one of the first places to install cooling systems in the early 1900s! ???? To escape the summer heat, people would flock to "air-cooled" theaters, helping coin the term "summer blockbuster." ?? Thanks to HVAC technicians, we can stay comfortable year-round—whether at the movies, at work, or at home! Interested in a career in HVAC? Visit the link below! https://lnkd.in/e-de2SK #TradesTuesday #TradesTrivia #HVACTrivia #ExploreTheTrades #SkilledTrades #HVACTechs #FunFact #Plumbing #Heating #Cooling #Electrical

Missed our webinar on inventory management in the skilled trades? We've got you covered! A huge thank you to Jason Adkins and HD Supply for sharing expert strategies on how contractors can optimize their inventory with My Inventory Solutions and how educators can introduce these essential skills in the classroom. ?? Key Takeaways: 1. Digital tools are transforming inventory tracking & asset management 2. An organized shop = greater efficiency & lower costs 3. Educators can help students connect classroom learning to real-world trade technology and skills ??Watch the webinar recording or download the slides now on our website: https://lnkd.in/esaqyakw #TradesInnovation #SkilledTrades #InventoryManagement #ExploreTheTrades #HVAC #Plumbing #Electrical #WorkforceDevelopment #HDSupply Nexstar Network

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Explore The Trades! ?? We’re lucky to celebrate the incredible professionals in the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades who keep our homes and businesses running every day! From clean water to comfortable spaces and safe power, skilled tradespeople are the real pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. ?? Tag a skilled trades professional you appreciate! ?? #StPatricksDay #LuckyToBeInTheTrades #SkilledTrades #ExploreTheTrades #Plumbing #Heating #Cooling #Electrical