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Explore the Trades is bridging the technical talent gap to the service trades of plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical.

10/31/2026

👻 Happy Halloween!

Here’s to the tradespeople who keep the lights on, the heat running and the haunted houses standing. Have a safe and spooktacular night!

10/30/2026

What a week in Milwaukee! 🛠️

Last week, Explore The Trades exhibited at PHCC National Association's CONNECT 2026, where we spent two busy days on the show floor talking with contractors who are just as committed to building the next generation of skilled tradespeople as we are. Thank you to PHCC for a fantastic event built around "Building Community. Advancing the Industry."

While we were in town, we also toured Barack Obama School Of Career And Technical Education Skillsusa, one of our spring Skills Lab recipients. Touring the school with Instructor Antonio Washington and seeing the incredible lab space reaffirms why we do this work. Thank you to the staff for welcoming us!

10/29/2026

Wondering whether the trades are a smart path for your student? Hear it straight from the students. 🎥

At May County Technical High School, Keith and James told us why they’re going into electrical work: strong earning potential, a clear way to move up from electrician to master electrician, and the option to someday run their own business.

Skills Lab brings that kind of hands-on career exploration to students all school year. Want to bring it to your school? Visit explorethetrades.org.

Thanks to May Technical High School for welcoming us behind the scenes!

10/27/2026

School counselors, this one's for you. 💬

Not every student's path runs through a four-year degree, and many don't know what careers in the trades look like. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and electricians are everyday superheroes who keep homes, schools, and hospitals safe and comfortable.

Our Classroom Discussion Guide gives you a simple framework to open up those conversations, whether you're meeting one-on-one, with small groups, or with a full classroom.

Grab your copy on our Resources page 👉 https://explorethetrades.org/resources/

10/21/2026

We're so grateful for our partnership with the Comfort Systems USA Foundation! 🙌

🛠️ Through the "Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson" equipment grant program, we bring hands-on trades training right into schools, so students can pick up real tools, try real trade work, and see a career path they may never have considered. Thanks to Comfort Systems USA Foundation's support, more schools can now bring an electrical lab to their students. ⚡

Thank you, Comfort Systems USA Foundation, for investing in the next generation of skilled tradespeople. 💙

🏫 Educators: is your school ready to power up? Applications for an electrical lab are open now through March 31st. 🎥 Watch the video, then apply here: 👉 https://explorethetrades.org/explore-the-trades-skills-lab/

10/20/2026

We made it to Milwaukee! 📍

The Explore The Trades team is all set up at booth #734 at CONNECT 2026, and we're so excited to be here. If you're at the show, come say hi! We'd love to chat about the future of the plumbing and HVAC workforce and how we're helping people discover rewarding careers in the trades.

See you on the show floor! 👋

PHCC National Association

10/19/2026

Fire sprinkler systems save lives, reduce property damage, and help firefighters do their jobs more safely. Behind these systems are skilled professionals who rely on many of the same techniques used in plumbing and pipefitting — from installing complex piping networks to ensuring reliable water flow when it matters most. And with growing demand, the industry needs the next generation of talent.

Explore The Trades is proud to recognize the American Fire Sprinkler Association as an Apprentice Level partner in 2026. Their continued support helps us create classroom-ready resources that connect students to meaningful careers in the skilled trades, including fire protection.

Together, we’re supporting education pathways that lead to rewarding, life-saving careers and inspiring the next generation of talent.

Interested in learning more? Check out our latest blog post on understanding the fire sprinkler industry: https://explorethetrades.org/blog/the-hidden-heroes-behind-fire-sprinkler-systems/

10/15/2026

We're heading to Milwaukee! 🎉 Explore The Trades will be at CONNECT 2026, October 19–22. Stop by booth #734 to say hi, learn how we're building the next generation of skilled trades professionals, and find out how you can get involved. See you there!

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PHCC National Association

10/15/2026

Relive the magic of Future in Focus! 🎥

60+ industry leaders, educators, and advocates came together to celebrate the skilled trades, and together we raised more than $25,000 to introduce students across the country to careers in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.

Thank you to our Leading The Trades panelists, Evin Jarrett, Judaline Cassidy, and Andrew Brown, and to our sponsors, ShuBee and HD Supply, for making the night possible.

Read the full recap on our blog: https://explorethetrades.org/blog/future-in-focus-2026-a-night-celebrating-the-trades/

10/13/2026

The skilled trades go way beyond the service van. 🚐➡️🏥⚡🌾

Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical pros keep hospitals running, power data centers, and support the farms that grow our food. Our new trade industries page breaks down what the work looks like in residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural settings, and why it matters.

Wherever your interests lie, there's a trade career that fits.

See where the trades can take you: https://explorethetrades.org/trade-industries/

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7760 France Avenue S, Ste 600
Bloomington, MN
55435

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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(651) 789-8518

Website

http://explorethetrades.org/

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