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Items Tagged with 'SkillsUSA'

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Flex Supports SkillsUSA Championships With Tool Donation

Company equips TeamWorks competition
W&C Staff
June 3, 2026
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Flex donated power tools for the SkillsUSA TeamWorks competition and will provide tool kits to 24 student competition winners.


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Shelly Travis, the executive director of SkillsUSA, center at the start of the 2025 Skills competition.

NEST Supports SkillsUSA Facilithon Finalists

NEST helps students attend SkillsUSA Facilithon finals and explore FM careers nationwide.
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John Wyatt
May 22, 2026
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NEST funds student travel to SkillsUSA Facilithon finals, expanding FM career awareness.


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Lowe’s Foundation Commits $10M to Skilled Trades Training

Grants to 15 nonprofits expand pre-apprenticeships, credentials and employer connections as demand grows for construction and skilled trades workers nationwide.
W&C Staff
March 4, 2026
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The Lowe’s Foundation is investing $10 million in nonprofits nationwide to expand hands-on training, credentials and career pathways for workers entering high-demand skilled trades.


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What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Wall and Ceiling Contractors

The term “Big Beautiful Bill” has been used to describe comprehensive infrastructure or construction funding packages that promise significant investment in America’s built environment. For wall and ceiling contractors, these types of legislative packages aren't just political headlines, they signal opportunity, growth, and change within the construction industry.
July 7, 2025
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The term “Big Beautiful Bill” has been used to describe comprehensive infrastructure or construction funding packages that promise significant investment in America’s built environment. For wall and ceiling contractors, these types of legislative packages aren't just political headlines, they signal opportunity, growth, and change within the construction industry.


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Shelly Travis, the executive director of SkillsUSA, center at the start of the 2025 Skills competition.
Workforce Development

Gen Z, Workforce of Tomorrow, Gathers at SkillsUSA

A surge in Gen Z participation at SkillsUSA offers a hopeful sign for construction's labor pipeline.
Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor
Bryan Gottlieb
July 2, 2025
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A record crowd turned out for SkillsUSA’s 61st National Conference, where commercial contracting saw peak participation—signaling Gen Z’s rising interest in skilled trades.


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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom
Publisher's Post

Why Construction? It’s the People

Beyond materials and blueprints, the construction industry thrives on the character, commitment and community spirit of the people behind the work.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
May 22, 2025
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Beyond materials and blueprints, the construction industry thrives on the character, commitment and community spirit of the people behind the work.
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The Lowe’s Foundation is driving workforce development with $9M in Gable Grants.
Workforce Development

Lowe's Foundation Invests $9 Million in Grants for Skilled Trades via Nonprofits

Funding expands foundation's roster of partners to 52 organizations, offering scalable training programs in dozens of states
February 28, 2025
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The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $9M in Gable Grants to 15 nonprofits, expanding skilled trades training in carpentry, HVAC, roofing, and more to address workforce shortages.


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Ty Pennington and Yolanda Gampp at SKILLS JAM 2024

Reality Stars Team Up During Teen Docuseries Production as Carpentry Meets Cakes

SKILLS JAM: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE spotlights stars of the toolbelt generation with help from celebrity skills royalty, sparking excitement for trades among youth, parents and the industry
July 4, 2024
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SKILLS JAM: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, the second season follow-up to the docuseries pilot season that debuted in 2023 and received more than 13 million views across social media, wrapped production in Atlanta last week, leaving 15,000 students and their parents in anticipation of the show’s September premiere.


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KNIPEX Tools Named Official Partner of SkillsUSA

Joins over 850 companies supporting the skilled trades and career readiness
June 21, 2024
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KNIPEX Tools announced its commitment as an official partner of SkillsUSA for 2024. As a partner to SkillsUSA, KNIPEX Tools supports SkillsUSA’s mission to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.


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ClarkDietrich Helps Drive Success of SkillsUSA Students

June 16, 2017
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ClarkDietrich Building Systems is excited to continue its support and sponsorship of the annual SkillsUSA Championships, this year held June 21-22, in Louisville, Kentucky


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