Learn how the industry came together to support roofing students from Kern County, California!
SkillsUSA is a organization that was founded in the 1960s with the goal of getting students involved in the trades. Their work connects students at CTE and high schools across the country with more than 120 different trades. As of 2023, thanks to the efforts of National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and other industry leaders, roofing is now one of the trades represented in the competition.
This type of outreach is crucial for industries, such as roofing, that have faced challenges with persistent labor shortages. The roofing program through SkillsUSA introduces the younger generation to a standardized curriculum designed by NRCA that teaches them about TPO roofing. From there, NRCA has continuously worked to expand the reach of the program…