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S-5! to Highlight Education and Snow Retention at Metalcon

The metal roof attachments provider will present continuing education sessions and feature its ColorGard 2.0 snow retention system.

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 4, 2025

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S-5! will deliver CEU-accredited education and showcase its award-winning ColorGard 2.0 snow retention system at Metalcon, Oct. 21–23 in Las Vegas.

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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.

Noticias del Evento

GAF organizará la Cumbre Latina de Techado en Atlanta

Se invita a los contratistas de techado a la Cumbre y Expo Latinos en Techado del Sureste 2025 de GAF, el 13 de septiembre.

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 24, 2025

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El evento tiene como objetivo ayudar a los contratistas e instaladores de techado a hacer crecer y llevar sus negocios al siguiente nivel, brindándoles capacitación educativa, recursos y oportunidades de establecer contactos.

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.

Latinos in Roofing

GAF to Host Latino Roofing Summit in Atlanta

Roofing contractors are invited to the 2025 GAF Latinos In Roofing Southeast Summit & Expo on Sept. 13

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 19, 2025

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The event aims to help roofing contractors and installers grow and level up their businesses by providing educational training, resources, and networking opportunities.

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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

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.