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Roofing from the Ground Up

WSRCA’s Incoming President Stan Robinson, of Pacific West Roofing

Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

September 22, 2025

Stan Robinson started a roofing company without a mentor and has driven a model for success for more than four decades in the Pacific Northwest.

graphic celebrating Hispanic Heritage month

Skilled Trades

84 Lumber, LP Spotlight Hispanic Voices in Trades

Partnership with ‘Mexican Carpenter’ highlights heritage, inclusion, and career paths in construction

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 16, 2025

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84 Lumber and LP team up with social media creator The Mexican Carpenter to spotlight Hispanic representation and inspire careers in construction.

student learning carpentry and using a drill

Skilled Trades

Home Depot Invests $10M in Youth Skilled Trades Training

Foundation pledges $10 million to expand skilled trades education, including a $1 million Boys & Girls Clubs pilot introducing youth to careers in construction.

Tanja Kern

August 26, 2025

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The Home Depot Foundation is committing $10 million to expand skilled trades education, including a $1 million Boys & Girls Clubs pilot introducing youth to construction careers.

Novedades del Evento

Primera Cumbre Pantera Pros Empodera a Contratistas Latinos

Evento en Dallas Marca la Primera Reunión de Profesionales Latinos de Techado de Owens Corning

Tanja Kern

August 23, 2025

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Contratistas latinos de techado se reunieron en la cumbre inaugural Pantera Pros de Owens Corning, celebrando a una comunidad que está creando el 36% de todos los nuevos negocios en EE.UU.

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Scholarship

S-5! Launches Scholarship to Support Future Construction Leaders

The new $1,500 S-5! Scholarship fosters workforce development and innovation across engineering, design, and skilled trades.

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 22, 2025

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The manufacturer of metal roof attachments will award $1,500 to a student enrolled in a construction-related program at a trade school, community college or university.

Latinos in Roofing

First Pantera Pros Summit Empowers Latino Contractors

Dallas Event Marks First-Ever Gathering of Top Owens Corning Latino Roofing Professionals

Tanja Kern

August 20, 2025

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Latino roofing contractors gathered at Owens Corning's inaugural Pantera Pros Summit, celebrating a community that's creating 36% of all new U.S. businesses.

Legislation Analysis

What the Dignity Act of 2025 Could Mean for the Roofing Industry’s Workforce

The Act won't solve shortages overnight but could provide stability

John Dorer

August 14, 2025

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The Dignity Act would not fix every labor challenge facing roofing companies today, but it would provide the framework for legal status without amnesty and speed up the green card process. EB-3 CEO John Dorer breaks down what to know about the legislation.

exterior of the U.S. Department of Labor building

Oficios Especializados

Departamento de Trabajo Anuncia un Fondo de Capacitación de $30 Millones para los Oficios Especializados

El programa de subvenciones prioriza los oficios especializados, la construcción naval y el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral en la manufactura avanzada

Tanja Kern

August 7, 2025

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El Departamento de Trabajo anuncia $30 millones en subvenciones para que las agencias estatales se asocien con empleadores en programas de capacitación en oficios, construcción naval e industrias emergentes.

Skilled Trades

Labor Department Announces $30M Skills Training Fund for Trades

Grant program prioritizes skilled trades, shipbuilding, and advanced manufacturing workforce development

Tanja Kern

August 7, 2025

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The Department of Labor announces $30 million in grants for state agencies to partner with employers on skills training in trades, shipbuilding, and emerging industries.

Shelly Travis, the executive director of SkillsUSA, center at the start of the 2025 Skills competition.

Workforce Development

Gen Z, Roofing's Workforce of Tomorrow, Gathers at SkillsUSA

A surge in Gen Z participation at SkillsUSA offers a hopeful sign for construction's labor pipeline — and the future of roofing

Bryan Gottlieb

July 1, 2025

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A record crowd turned out for SkillsUSA’s 61st National Conference, where commercial roofing saw peak participation — signaling Gen Z’s rising interest in skilled trades.