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Hear more about why Brock Hamre’s efforts to keep roofers safe stand out. 

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.

The Rising Stars Program empowers the next generation of underrepresented youth aged 16-24 by providing opportunities for sustainable careers in construction, including solar panel installation and roofing.

Owens Corning Roofing partnered with Cornell University to offer eCornell certificate programs, providing tailored online business courses to help contractors grow and develop key skills.

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

The National Center for Construction Education and Research received a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant for its efforts to provide career and technical education, addressing the skilled labor gap.

The Roofing Alliance has granted Clemson University over $1 million to establish a Center for Roofing Research and Workforce Development, focusing on sustainable growth, innovative research, and workforce training to address the industry’s challenges. 

GAF Roofing Academy has placed 2,000 graduates in roofing jobs across the U.S. since 2020, with a focus on underrepresented groups; GAF aims to double that by 2025.