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Articles Tagged with ''skilled trades''

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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
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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.



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Skilled Trades

Labor Department Announces $30M Skills Training Fund for Trades

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


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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
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.


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The Lowe’s Foundation is driving workforce development with $9M in Gable Grants.
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Lowe's Foundation Invests $9 Million in Grants for Skilled Trades via Nonprofits

Funding expands foundation's roster of partners to 52 organizations, offering scalable training programs in dozens of states
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Roofing Contractor Staff
February 28, 2025
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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.


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Gary Howes, COO of Columbus, Ohio-based The Durable Slate Co., was appointed as a board member of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade.
Trade Organization News

Gary Howes Appointed as Board Member to Int’l Federation of the Roofing Trade

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Roofing Contractor Staff
February 19, 2025
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Gary Howes, COO of The Durable Slate Co., is the first American appointed to the International Federation of the Roofing Trade board. 


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Digital app companies Frontdoor and BlueRecruit team up to boost enrollment in the skilled trades.
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Frontdoor Funds Scholarships for Skilled Trades

Collaborates with app maker BlueRecruit to drive enrollement
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Roofing Contractor Staff
January 30, 2025
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Frontdoor and BlueRecruit launched a trade school scholarship to address the skilled labor gap, supporting students through funding, mentorship, and industry connections.


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Toolbelt, a jobs platform, has partnered with SRS Distribution.
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SRS Distribution Announces Partnership with ToolBelt

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Roofing Contractor Staff
January 9, 2025
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SRS Distribution is partnering with ToolBelt, a skilled trades job platform, to connect verified contractors with jobs.


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ABC Supply Co.’s new state-of-the-art Learning Center.
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ABC Supply Co. Opens State-of-the-Art Learning Center

New 43,000 sq. ft. facility is a dedicated space for learning and professional development
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 19, 2024
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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.


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The U.K. held its version of the SkillsUSA finals last weekend testing roofing knowledge.
Workforce Development

UK’s ‘SkillBuild’ Roofing Judge: ‘Never Seen It So Close’

National onstruction trade competition has echoes of SkillsUSA
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
November 27, 2024
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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.


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Workforce Development

Harbor Freight Founder Gifts $1.5 Million to Skilled Trades Programs

The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence grants to be distributed throughout 19 states
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 11, 2024
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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. 


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