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Explore The Trades

Bridging the technical talent gap to the service trades of plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical.

aka Explore The Trades   |   SAINT PAUL, MN   |  www.explorethetrades.org

Mission

At Explore The Trades our mission is to recruit individuals to the plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical trades. These industries keep our country running. Jobs in these industries are in high demand and come with great pay, career opportunities and job security. We want to help you discover that these careers aren’t just a choice – they’re the best choice. Founded in 2005, Explore The Trades is committed to developing the next generation of a skilled workforce by changing the perception of the trades. The organization creates awareness of the trades through key industry statistics, career resources and connections with industry-leading residential service companies throughout North America.

Ruling year info

2006

Executive Director

Katherine Cinnamo

Main address

101 5TH ST E STE 2100

SAINT PAUL, MN 55101 USA

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EIN

20-3547319

NTEE code info

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (J12)

Public Foundations (T30)

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Explore The Trades is focused on bridging the technical talent gap in the residential service trades of plumbing, heating, cooling (HVAC) and electrical. Through engagement activities, a job network of over 800 residential service companies in North America and providing education about a career in the skilled trades, Explore The Trades is lessening the skilled labor shortage and strengthening communities by building talent for small businesses.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Explore the Trades

Explore the Trades actively drives young adults, ages 15-25, into the PHCE service industry through education of students, businesses and schools. Using real world statistics, advocacy and outreach to potential employees to build awareness about these careers, Explore the Trades provides recruiting materials for educators, school counselors, employers and parents.

Population(s) Served
Adolescents
Young adults

Where we work

Videos

Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Explore The Trades' goals are focused on creating talent networks for residential service businesses throughout North America and connecting individuals with well-paying, in-demand and essential jobs in communities throughout the country. Careers in plumbing, heating, cooling (HVAC) and electrical keep our communities running and because of these skilled tradespeople, we enjoy clean water, power and comfortable living environments.

Explore The Trades creates connections with industry-leading companies, curates marketing collateral that illustrates the career growth opportunities for these skilled trades and creates video and social media resources that can be used by both educators and contractors.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Explore The Trades

Board of directors
as of 06/09/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Gregg D'Attile

Art Plumbing, A/C & Electric

Term: 2017 - 2023

Peggy Hildebrandt

Connors Plumbing & Heating

Lara Beltz

Beltz Home Service Co.

Marty Cullen

Perfect Plumbing, Heating & Air

Mike Barker

Barker & Sons Plumbing

Phil Smitherman

Aux Mechanical

Mike Bergstrom

Thornton & Grooms

Julian Scadden

Nexstar Network

Lauren Martin

Seaside Plumbing

Anthony Caccia

Caccia Plumbing

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/9/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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Sexual orientation

Disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 04/28/2022

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Policies and processes
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.