Articles Tagged with ''SkillsUSA''

Workforce Development

Building the Future: The National Roofing Apprenticeship Program

The National Roofing Apprenticeship Program sets out to change the conversation about roofing and the skilled trades.

Jill Bloom

John Wyatt

July 31, 2026

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Setting a national standard for roofing apprenticeships programs

2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference high school, college and post-secondary medalists.

The Next Generation

Kansas Teen Wins National Commercial Roofing Title at SkillsUSA

Win comes as roofing contractors court young workers to fill a shortage of nearly 50,000 laborers

Tanja Kern

Patricia Soto Servin

July 24, 2026

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Kansas teen Mason Miller wins SkillsUSA’s national commercial roofing title as industry leaders spotlight trade careers and a growing labor shortage.

SkillsUSA 2026

NRCA Highlights Roofing Career Opportunities at SkillsUSA

NRCA and industry partners are introducing thousands of students, parents and educators to roofing careers, highlighting strong pay, opportunity and long-term demand.

June 16, 2026

At the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, McKay Daniels, NRCA's director of workforce development, explains how the roofing industry is attracting the next generation of skilled workers.

Workforce Development

Flex Supports SkillsUSA Championships With Tool Donation

Company equips TeamWorks competition

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 2, 2026

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Flex donated power tools for the SkillsUSA TeamWorks competition and will provide tool kits to 24 student competition winners.

Skilled Trades

Lowe’s Foundation Commits $10M to Skilled Trades Training

Grants to 15 nonprofits expand pre-apprenticeships, credentials and employer connections as demand grows for construction and skilled trades workers nationwide.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 4, 2026

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The Lowe’s Foundation is investing $10 million in nonprofits nationwide to expand hands-on training, credentials and career pathways for workers entering high-demand skilled trades.

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Building Tomorrow's Workforce with SkillsUSA

State directors at IRE 2026 highlight how SkillsUSA is building the next generation of skilled trade professionals—from roofing to welding—and why contractors should take notice.

Tanja Kern

February 23, 2026

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Looking for tomorrow’s workforce today? SkillsUSA leaders say the pipeline is already in place—and contractors just need to tap in.

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Workforce Development

Southern California Roofers Rally around Kern County Roofing Students

RCASoCal members show what the roofing industry can do when inspired to support the future.

Victoria Sharples

October 24, 2025

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For every five workers that retire from the roofing industry, only two are replaced. That needs to change.

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Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral

Contratistas de Techado en California Apoyan Programas de Educación Técnica

Los contratistas de techado ayudan a lanzar dos programas para atraer a jóvenes a los oficios especializados.

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 23, 2025

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Cualquiera que esté interesado en apoyar a la próxima generación de contratistas de techado puede comunicarse con RCASoCal para ofrecer mentoría, donaciones de herramientas, equipos, suministros o apoyo financiero.

Workforce Development

California Roofing Contractors Support CTE Programs

Roofing contractors help launch two programs to draw young people to the skilled trades.

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 23, 2025

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Anyone interested in supporting the next generation of roofing contractors can contact RCASoCal to offer mentorship, donations of tools, equipment, supplies, and financial support.

2025 Young Guns

Roofing Reinvented

Young Gun Wendy Lucas

Tanja Kern

October 3, 2025

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How Wendy Lucas turned an unexpected career pivot into a mission to transform client experience and inspire the next generation of roofing professionals.

On Demand In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along on.

Join roofing professionals from across the nation at the 2026 Best of Success conference, the ultimate destination for roofing professionals seeking the latest industry insights and networking opportunities. Pick up strategies for critical challenges like workforce shortage with innovative solutions, explore the latest advancements in roofing technology and sustainable practices, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders on navigating the evolving roofing landscape.

Articles Tagged with ''SkillsUSA''

Building the Future: The National Roofing Apprenticeship Program

Kansas Teen Wins National Commercial Roofing Title at SkillsUSA

NRCA Highlights Roofing Career Opportunities at SkillsUSA

Flex Supports SkillsUSA Championships With Tool Donation

Lowe’s Foundation Commits $10M to Skilled Trades Training

Building Tomorrow's Workforce with SkillsUSA

Southern California Roofers Rally around Kern County Roofing Students

Contratistas de Techado en California Apoyan Programas de Educación Técnica

California Roofing Contractors Support CTE Programs

Roofing Reinvented

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