Youth Programs
6 articles
Phillies Host Skilled Trades Program for Philadelphia Students
Just last week, 50 students from Mayfair School's trades curriculum toured Citizens Bank Park, gaining firsthand insight into the vital roles skilled professionals play in maintaining a major league s
Future Builders Offers Free Skilled Trades Training for Middle Schoolers
Springfield's new 'Future Builders' initiative launched last week, offering free after-school training in plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC to students aged 11-14.
Scout programs open new facilities for skilled trades training
The Boy Scouts of America will open 50 new skilled trades education centers by 2025, backed by a $150 million investment.
Detroit high school students explore skilled trades careers
Over 100 Detroit high school students, including girls from the Detroit Public Schools Community District, recently got their hands dirty at a construction site in southwest Detroit, directly connecti
Skilled Trades Camp Inspires Young Girls to Future-Proof Careers
Fewer than 10% of Red Seal certified journeypersons in Canada are women.
Youth Skilled Trades Programs Get Boost from New Grants, Summer Initiatives
New grants from The Home Depot Foundation are supporting youth skilled trades programs, while a Michigan-based summer initiative offers free training. These efforts aim to address the persistent skills gap and introduce young people to in-demand careers.