Join Steve Little, Tony Rader and Thomas Williams as they discuss Associated Builders and Contractors' roofing apprenticeship program and how it prepares students for roofing careers. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Cory James is an Emmy-award-winning journalist in Washington, DC. He's also a proud SkillsUSA Alumni who was a gold medal winner in Video News Production as a SkillsUSA Georgia student. He went on to compete at nationals where he placed fourth. Currently, James co-anchors DC News Now weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. James was the keynote speaker at t…

Clemson University’s Dr. Dhaval Gajjar and NRCA’s Alison LaValley discuss a construction management degree with a roofing focus and how that connects with CTE. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Chris Gardner knows first hand the lasting impact one leader can have on an entire generation. He went from homelessness to a business icon. His story was even depicted in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. He spoke at the 2024 NLSC Opening Session.توسط SkillsUSA

Poet Amena Brown recites her original work, SkillsUSA: Dream Builders. Recorded during the Opening Session of the 2024 National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga.توسط SkillsUSA

Two of the finalists from the SkillsUSA Commercial Roofing competition join us to share their stories and how they prepared to compete. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Join us as we talk to staffing company Labor Central and discuss where companies can find qualified workers in the U.S. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Chris Czarnik, author and keynote speaker at the 2023 International Roofing Expo, joins us for a discussion about the war for talent and how companies can win it. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

National Women in Roofing’s Katie Bodiford discusses resources for recruiting the next generation of women leaders into the roofing industry. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

NRCA’s Amy Staska and Jared Ribble explore the financial implications of proper training, as well as training available from NRCA and other organizations. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Join Amparo Sancen and Cheryl Chapman for a discussion about how to better develop the Hispanic workforce and get the most out of recruiting in your community. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Three SkillsUSA Alumni – Aaron Robles, Laila Mirza and Matt DiBara – were the featured keynote speakers at the Opening Ceremony for SkillsUSA's 2023 National Leadership and Skills Conference Opening Session.توسط SkillsUSA

Join NRCA’s Amy Staska and Jared Ribble as they discuss where companies can find training options, why ongoing training helps retain employees and how training helps companies grow financially. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Get a short recap of podcast episodes from 2023 and find out what is in store for 2024! Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Sherri Miles, Nick Sabino and NRCA’s John Esbenshade discuss what contractors need to know about connecting with CTE schools. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Join Tammy Hall, Sherri Miles, Jenny Rodriguez-Vargas and NRCA’s advocacy team to learn about grants available and how you can find them. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

We talk to an expert about implementing mental health management strategies and the contractors making strides in this field. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Brooke Gatchell, SkillsUSA's Social Media Specialist joins us for a breakdown of social media and how a SkillsUSA chapter can use it to share news about their programs.توسط SkillsUSA

Hear from two students who competed in the first SkillsUSA Commercial Roofing National Championships and learn more about bringing roofing education to schools and communities. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

NRCA sits down with National Women in Roofing to discuss how to recruit, train and retain women in the roofing industry. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Charles Antis, Rudy Gutierrez and Alan Lopez discuss how to recruit, train and retain Hispanic workers and the effects companies can have on their communities. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

NRCA partnered with the National Center for Construction Education and Research to create a national roofing apprenticeship program, which was adopted by the Associated Builders and Contractors. Learn about the program and its benefits for the industry. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

How can you make people proud to work for your business? Roofing professionals Charles Antis, Brad Beldon and Sherri Miles discuss the company cultures they have spent decades building. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

In this episode, we share the findings from the SkillsUSA Advantage report — just released by the Student Research Foundation.توسط SkillsUSA

In this episode, we sit down with SkillsUSA alumna Sheila Vasquez to talk about her journey from a student to an attorney to a published author.توسط SkillsUSA

Doug Van Dyke, president of Van Martin Roofing, discusses Emerge, a trades education program that houses at-risk individuals and creates a support system to help them succeed. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

There are several scholarships available to SkillsUSA members. What are they and how do you apply? We sit down with Megan Flinn, Member Engagement Specialist at SkillsUSA's National Headquarters to learn more about what's available and some best practices for applying.توسط SkillsUSA

What can roofing companies do to grow their workforce? Tony Rader, COO of National Roofing Partners, reveals how his company and its 238 roofing service partners are helping the U.S. workforce development effort. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boardsتوسط National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

SkillsUSA Week is Feb. 6-10. There are a lot of ways to celebrate your chapter's work. Learn more about how to celebrate SkillsUSA Week with SkillsUSA's Tyler Chaffin.توسط SkillsUSA

On June 24th, HGTV's Darren Keefe (also known as "The Dancing Carpenter") spoke at the Awards Session of SkillsUSA's 58th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga.توسط SkillsUSA

On June 21, 2022, Snap-on President and CEO Nick Pinchuk delivered the keynote address for the Opening Session of SkillsUSA's 58th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga.توسط SkillsUSA

On June 21, 2022, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona delivered an address to the attendees of the Opening Session for SkillsUSA's 58th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga.توسط SkillsUSA

Several members of SkillsUSA's national staff discuss the 2022 National Leadership and Skill Conference.توسط SkillsUSA

Ashley Klingberg is a world-class athlete and high school student. In this interview, we explore her journey from disliking law enforcement to wanting to become a police officer.توسط SkillsUSA

We sit down with Jay Clifton. Jay tells us about how he got involved with SkillsUSA as well as his experiences as a national officer. He also talks about his appearance as a contestant on the Fox television show Crime Scene Kitchen.توسط SkillsUSA

Dan Ronan from the SiriusXM program Transport Topics interviews WorldSkills USA Heavy Vehicle Maintenance competitor Gabe Krebs and WorldSkills USA Technical Expert (and SkillsUSA Wisconsin College/Postsecondary state director) Tom Wozniak. Used with permission.توسط SkillsUSA

We sit down with Lane Davis. He talks about his involvement with SkillsUSA and a dramatic event he experienced while preparing for WLTI.توسط SkillsUSA

We sit down with former national officer Noemi Castro. She tells us about how she got involved in SkillsUSA and where that took her in her career.توسط SkillsUSA

We sit down with SkillsUSA's 2020-21 At-Large officers to learn more about their experiences as students and members of SkillsUSA.توسط SkillsUSA

We sit down with SkillsUSA's 2020-21 College/Postsecondary officers to learn more about their experiences as students and members of SkillsUSA.توسط SkillsUSA

We sit down with SkillsUSA's 2020-21 Regional Regional Vice Presidents to learn more about their experiences as students and members of SkillsUSA.توسط SkillsUSA

We sit down with Anthony Mitchell. A member since high school, Mitchell discusses the positive effect his SkillsUSA experience had on his life and how he's paying it forward in his local community.توسط SkillsUSA

We sit down with Glori Beaufort. A member of SkillsUSA since high school we discuss her SkillsUSA experience and how she uses the skills learned in her professional life.توسط SkillsUSA

We sit down with SkillsUSA's former Executive Director, Tim Lawrence.توسط SkillsUSA

We sit down with SkillsUSA's Executive Director, Chelle Travis.توسط SkillsUSA

In this episode, you'll listen to a conversation with Tim Lawrence, who outlines the many great programs and opportunities SkillsUSA offers its more than 400,000 members to help them learn about the Skilled Trades by working with over 6,000 schools across the country.If you'd like a complete list of all Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized …

Kristen Ludgate, the senior vice president of Human Resources of 3M, speaks at the 2019 Awards Ceremony for SkillsUSA. 3M sponsored the ceremony and is also sponsoring the WorldSkills USA team.توسط SkillsUSA

Team Rubicon COO Art delaCruz delivers the Keynote at the Opening Ceremony for the 55th Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference. Team Rubicon is a nonprofit disaster response organization that uses the skills of military veterans to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. In giving veterans an opportunity to continue their service, Team R…

George Arrants, one of the nation’s top experts on industry advisory councils for career and technical education, presents about how to form a quality advisory board. George is a former high-school and community college automotive technology instructor. He has co-authored instruction manuals for schools and worked with the U.S. Department of Labor.…

SkillsUSA Executive Director served as a panelist for a CTE 101 briefing for Hill staffers on Friday, Feb. 8. The event was a recruitment push for the House CTE Caucus and a co-sponsorship push for the House’s CTE Month Resolution. Hosted by Representatives Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) and Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.), the panelists talked about career and tech…