ACCA President and CEO Barton James marked National Skilled Trades Day by stepping into the classroom to share with children just how important the skilled trades are.

The 2026 Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson equipment grant recipients were announced May 6 in celebration of National Skilled Trades Day.

That goal is closely connected to another long-term need: the ability to build and maintain the homes and infrastructure communities rely on.

The May 19, 2026, event in South Portland gives students a platform to showcase their technical skills while competing for a prize benefiting their educational institution.

Trade school is a powerful pathway into an essential part of the American economy.

The scholarship honors the family’s dedicated volunteer work within the communities they serve in Rhode Island. 

Tyfoom established a $5,000 scholarship to empower the next generation of leaders dedicated to improving culture, safety and engagement in the workplace.

Governor Kelly Ayotte joins hundreds of families as BBTT launches landmark Tool Grant Program and addresses $325 billion workforce gap.

The foundation will focus on increasing access to education, resources and opportunities for individuals pursuing careers in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.

As part of a tour around the 50 states, McMahon stopped in two Crook County schools and Central Oregon Community College.