🔧 Celebrating National Tradesmen Day 🛠️ Today, we recognize the skilled tradespeople whose expertise and dedication keep our communities thriving — from electricians and plumbers to HVAC technicians and beyond. At Explore The Trades, we’re proud to support the next generation of professionals entering these essential careers. The trades offer opportunity, stability, and the chance to make a lasting impact — every single day. Let’s take a moment to thank the tradespeople who build, maintain, and power the world around us. 👏 #NationalTradesmenDay #SkilledTrades #ExploreTheTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #ThankATradesperson #EssentialWorkers
Explore The Trades
Non-profit Organizations
St. Paul, MN 3,866 followers
Bridging the technical talent gap in the service trades of plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical.
About us
Explore The Trades is bridging the technical talent gap to the service trades of plumbing, heating, cooling, and electric. At Explore The Trades, we want to help you discover that these careers aren’t just a choice – they’re the best choice.
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http://explorethetrades.org
External link for Explore The Trades
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- St. Paul, MN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, PHCE, Skilled Trades, Education, CTE, and Construction
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101 E. 5th Street
Suite 2100
St. Paul, MN 55101, US
Employees at Explore The Trades
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Everyone loves a good Top 10 list and our friends at Harbor Freight Tools for Schools have published an excellent one: ✅ Top 10 Elements of a Successful Skilled Trades Program Education-to-industry partnerships are a key element to creating the skilled workforce of the future. If you're a business: Check out the list below to learn how YOUR business can work effectively alongside a school in your community. If you're a school: Review the list to ensure your students (and instructors!) are being supported so that success can be achieved. https://lnkd.in/gcs_BxeV
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Explore The Trades is proud to partner with pulseM + Customer Lobby to support the next generation of skilled trades professionals. Now through the end of the year, every demo completed with these platforms through the link below results in a $50 donation to Explore The Trades. These tools help plumbing, HVAC, and electrical businesses automate customer touchpoints, generate 5-star reviews, and drive retention—all while giving back to the trades community. 💧🔥⚡ Your demo helps fund classroom resources, equipment grants, and school partnerships that introduce students to rewarding careers in the trades. 📚 Let’s build the future of the trades—together. 👉 Book your demo: https://lnkd.in/gpz3wvnQ #ThankfulThursday #ExploreTheTrades #pulseM #CustomerLobby #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #TradesEducation #PartnershipWithPurpose #HVAC #Plumbing #Electrical
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We’re proud to partner with EverConnect to support the next generation of skilled trades professionals. For every demo booked through the link below, EverConnect will donate $50 to Explore The Trades—funding classroom and on-demand resources that inspire future plumbers, HVAC technicians, and electricians across North America. If you’ve been considering ways to enhance your lead generation strategy, now’s the time to take action and make a meaningful impact. 💼 📚 Thank you for helping us build a brighter future in the trades. 🔗https://lnkd.in/g5sqQMet #ThankfulThursday #ExploreTheTrades #EverConnect #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #LeadGeneration #PartnershipWithPurpose #TradesEducation #HVAC #Plumbing #Electrical
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Explore The Trades is proud to support schools in building hands-on learning environments for the skilled trades through the "Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson" equipment grant program. Since launching in 2021, this initiative has delivered essential plumbing, HVAC, and electrical training equipment to 35 schools across 17 states, impacting more than 3,500 students nationwide. 💧🔥⚡ If you're an educator or administrator looking to expand your school's career and technical education offerings, this is your opportunity to bring the trades to life in your classroom. 📅 Applications open Wednesday, October 1st 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMzB6H_B Let’s build the future of the trades—together. 📸: Milford Mill Academy, a 2022-2023 Skills Lab recipient school. #ExploreTheTrades #SkillsLab #Ferguson #CTE #TradesEducation #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #Plumbing #HVAC #Electrical #GrantOpportunity
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The skilled trades industry is facing a critical workforce shortage—and the actions we take today will shape tomorrow’s talent. By supporting organizations like Explore The Trades, your company can: ✅ Build a stronger talent pipeline ✅ Increase awareness and education ✅ Strengthen your local workforce ✅ Make a lasting impact on future trades professionals This isn’t just philanthropy—it’s a strategic investment in the future of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical careers. 💡 Join us in supporting the next generation of trades professionals. 📖 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTiNFTwm #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #ExploreTheTrades #HVAC #Plumbing #Electrical #CorporateResponsibility #TradesTuesday #FutureOfWork
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🎓 Back to School, Back to Career Exploration. As the new school year begins, it’s the perfect time to introduce students to meaningful, hands-on career paths in the skilled trades. At Explore The Trades, we’re proud to support educators and school counselors through our “More Than an Elective” program — a partnership designed to bring plumbing, HVAC, and electrical careers back into the classroom. ✅ Partners receive a FREE classroom kit that includes: • Career posters • Student engagement guides • Resources for parents and fellow educators Let’s work together to make trades education a core part of the conversation — not just an elective. 🔗 Learn more and become a partner: https://lnkd.in/gciB6FQR #ExploreTheTrades #MoreThanAnElective #SkilledTrades #CareerEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #BackToSchool #MondayMotivation
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🎓 Back to School, Back to Career Exploration. As the new school year begins, it’s the perfect time to introduce students to meaningful, hands-on career paths in the skilled trades. At Explore The Trades, we’re proud to support educators and school counselors through our “More Than an Elective” program — a partnership designed to bring plumbing, HVAC, and electrical careers back into the classroom. ✅ Partners receive a FREE classroom kit that includes: • Career posters • Student engagement guides • Resources for parents and fellow educators Let’s work together to make trades education a core part of the conversation — not just an elective. 🔗 Learn more and become a partner: https://lnkd.in/gciB6FQR #ExploreTheTrades #MoreThanAnElective #SkilledTrades #CareerEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #BackToSchool #MondayMotivation
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Partnering for Purpose: Thank you to pulseM + Customer Lobby for championing the future of the skilled trades. 🙌 From now through the end of the year, every demo booked through the link below results in a $50 donation to Explore The Trades, supporting education and career pathways in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. 💙 These platforms empower contractors to: ✅ Automate customer engagement ✅ Drive 5-star reviews ✅ Increase retention And they’re helping build a stronger workforce by investing in the next generation of skilled professionals. 💧🔥⚡ 📚 Your demo helps fund classroom resources, equipment grants, and school partnerships across North America. Let’s build the future of the trades—together. 🔗 Book your demo: https://lnkd.in/gpz3wvnQ #ExploreTheTrades #pulseM #CustomerLobby #SkilledTrades #TradesEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #PartnershipWithPurpose #HVAC #Plumbing #Electrical
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Electricity powers more than our homes — it’s a force of nature. ⚡🌊 Did you know sharks and rays can detect the faint electric fields emitted by other animals? Thanks to specialized organs called ampullae of Lorenzini, these creatures navigate and hunt in complete darkness — guided by nature’s own electric radar. 🔌 The electrical trade brings this invisible force to life in real-world applications, offering dynamic career paths for those ready to make an impact. 💬 If you had an “electric sense” like a shark or ray, how would you use it? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👉 Learn more about careers in the electrical trade: https://lnkd.in/gxTQNdCD #ExploreTheTrades #ElectricalTrade #SkilledTrades #STEMCareers #FutureOfWork #NatureMeetsScience #CareerExploration
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