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HELP STUDENTS DISCOVER HANDS-ON CAREERS

Use our engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences designed to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and introduce future-ready skills for a changing workforce.

BRING IT TO YOUR ORGANIZATION

The Skills Explorers Youth Curriculum introduces middle and high school students to the skilled trades through interactive, facilitator-led or group-based learning experiences.

Ready to bring Skills Explorers to your organization? Register to get started today.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Skills Explorers is a FREE learning curriculum that combines interactive online modules with hands-on activities and projects to introduce students ages 11-17 to the skilled trades. The curriculum is flexible and can be delivered in classrooms, after-school programs, or community- and partner-led programs.

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Start The Journey

Skills Explorers

  • ​Explore trade-focused learning, including Electrical, Home Repair, Painting, Gardening, and more
  • Complete interactive activities, projects, and real-world challenges
  • Apply concepts through facilitator-led group learning experiences
  • Discover the tools, techniques, and technologies used across the skilled trades
  • Explore career pathways where hands-on skills remain essential in a rapidly changing workforce
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Build Leadership Skills

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  • ​Develop foundational leadership skills through age-appropriate content
  • Teach principles like responsibility, goal-setting, teamwork and communication
  • Build confidence, self-awareness, and a growth mindset
  • Lead interactive activities and group discussions that reinforce key leadership concepts

Are Your Students 16 or older?

CONNECT THEM TO OUR SKILLS PROGRAM

Free, on-demand training that students can complete independently to deepen their trade knowledge, build career-ready skills, and earn certificates of completion along the way.

WHY THE TRADES

WHY THE TRADES

Trade professionals are in-demand. Find out how to get started and why a career in the trades could be the key to your success.

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FREE TRAINING

FREE TRAINING

Learn about jobsite safety, tools and construction materials, team building, communication skills, and the basics of the most in-demand trades for free!

Skills Program (Self-pace, ages 16+)
Skills Explorers (Facilitator-led, ages 11-17)
FIND CONSTRUCTION JOBS

FIND CONSTRUCTION JOBS

Build your free profile in the Path to Pro Network to connect with hiring trades professionals and start applying to jobs in your area today.

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Why the Trades
HIRE FOR YOUR TEAM

HIRE FOR YOUR TEAM

Discover how to post jobs for free, review experience and qualifications of available Pros, and hire the skilled tradespeople you need for your business.

Find Tradespeople

Trade professionals are in-demand. Find out how to get started and why a career in the trades could be the key to your success.Learn More

Learn about jobsite safety, tools and construction materials, team building, communication skills, and the basics of the most in-demand trades for free!Skills Program (Self-pace, ages 16+)
Skills Explorers (Facilitator-led, ages 11-17)

Build your free profile in the Path to Pro Network to connect with hiring trades professionals and start applying to jobs in your area today.

Find Jobs

Discover how to post jobs for free, review experience and qualifications of available Pros, and hire the skilled tradespeople you need for your business.

Find Tradespeople