Articles Tagged with ''skilled trades''

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.

The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $9M in Gable Grants to 15 nonprofits, expanding skilled trades training in carpentry, HVAC, roofing, and more to address workforce shortages.

Gary Howes, COO of The Durable Slate Co., is the first American appointed to the International Federation of the Roofing Trade board. 

Frontdoor and BlueRecruit launched a trade school scholarship to address the skilled labor gap, supporting students through funding, mentorship, and industry connections.

SRS Distribution is partnering with ToolBelt, a skilled trades job platform, to connect verified contractors with jobs.

ABC Supply Co. opened its 43,000-sq.-ft. Learning Center in Beloit, Wis., highlighting its commitment to associate growth with state-of-the-art training resources.

SkillBuild, the U.K.’s top construction skills competition, concluded with Bolton College’s Joe Gallagher winning first place in roofing; like is American counterpart, SkillsUSA, it promotes trade excellence.

Harbor Freight Tools for Schools has awarded $1.5 million in cash prizes to 25 high school skilled trades instructors in fields like construction, welding, and automotive. 

The Raymond Corporation celebrated its 10th National Manufacturing Day by hosting onsite and online events to showcase innovation and skilled careers to students, offering tours, demos, and career insights.

Current and future students received their scholarships from the Davis Memorial Foundation during the Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas.