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Workforce Development

Labor Dept. Offers $98M for Youth Pre-Apprenticeships

YouthBuild grants target construction, manufacturing, IT and healthcare

December 30, 2025

The U.S. Department of Labor is making $98 million available through its YouthBuild Program to expand pre-apprenticeships for young people ages 16–24, with a new emphasis on registered apprenticeships and AI literacy.

Skilled Trades

Team Rubicon Graduates First Skilled-Trades Cohort

Veteran-led nonprofit marks milestone as its new Workforce Development Program trains workers in resilient, disaster-ready construction.

Tanja Kern

November 24, 2025

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Team Rubicon and the Home Builders Institute’s BuildStrong Academy have graduated the first class from a new tuition-free skilled-trades program designed to strengthen communities before and after disasters.

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Skilled Trades

DOL Awards $86M for Skilled Trades Training

Grants to 14 states aim to boost U.S. construction, manufacturing, distribution, and workforce innovation through industry-led training initiatives

Tanja Kern

October 29, 2025

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The U.S. Department of Labor is investing $86 million in workforce training across 14 states to strengthen domestic industries and prepare workers for high-demand trades.

Can Gen Z Save the Skilled Trades?

Roofing’s Future: Attracting Gen Z to the Trades

Part 2 of a 2-part series

Tanja Kern

October 24, 2025

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Gen Z could be the key to solving the skilled labor crisis. In part two of our series, discover how roofing leaders are reinventing recruitment with purpose, pay, and future-proof careers.

Can Gen Z Save the Skilled Trades?

Roofing’s Future Depends on Winning Over Gen Z

Part 1 of a 2-part series

Tanja Kern

October 21, 2025

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Roofing firms face a growing labor shortage as older workers retire. Can Gen Z, wary of college debt but skeptical of trade jobs, be convinced to climb the ladder?

3 Strategies to Retain Roofing Talent

Roofing contractors should prioritize pay, skill development and modern management tools to keep their high-performance crews

Kit Dickinson

October 21, 2025

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Roofing contractors should prioritize pay, skill development and modern management tools to keep their high-performance crews

Technology News

New ServiceTitan–Home Depot Partnership Tackles Labor Gap

New Path to Pro link expands trade hiring and training

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 8, 2025

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ServiceTitan is partnering with The Home Depot’s Path to Pro program to connect contractors with skilled tradespeople and expand career opportunities in the trades.

Skilled Trades

Roofing Alliance, Clemson Launch Minor in Roofing

New program pioneers academic roofing education

BNP Media Staff

October 7, 2025

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The Roofing Alliance and Clemson University debut the nation’s first minor in roofing—an academic milestone advancing roofing education, leadership, and sustainability.

Skilled Trades

84 Lumber Highlights Growth Paths in Construction

During Careers in Construction Month, 84 Lumber highlights opportunities and partnerships that redefine skilled trades

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 3, 2025

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84 Lumber is spotlighting skilled trades and career growth, showing how collaboration and training are reshaping the future of construction.

Supplier News

GAF Roofing Academy Joins DoD SkillBridge Program

Accreditation creates a national pipeline connecting service members with roofing careers and strengthening the industry’s skilled workforce.

Tanja Kern

September 30, 2025

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GAF Roofing Academy earns DoD SkillBridge accreditation, opening career pathways for veterans while supplying the roofing industry with trained talent.