By Lauren White. SkillsUSA 2024 proved that the world is in skilled hands with the next generation of tradespeople entering the workforce. 6,647 students. 115 national competitions. Over 200 SkillsUSA TECHSPO exhibitors. 1.79 million square feet of competition area. Welcome to SkillsUSA 2024! Having trained, studied and competed all year, the best ...
By Dani Sheehan. This team proved their hard work after taking third place in the 2024 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition at IRE. After months of preparation and research on the chosen project, Bradley University returned for another year to present in the Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition ...
The Roofing Alliance proudly announces a three-year commitment of $150,000 to support SkillsUSA initiatives aimed at attracting young talent to the roofing industry. SkillsUSA plays a crucial role in empowering students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. With a network representing nearly 400,000 career and technical education ...
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The 2024 competition will include student contestants from 12 states competing to win the commercial roofing thermoplastic competition. The roofing industry has come together to help fund a larger Career Technical Education (CTE) program lead by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). With the first focus ...
The MVP Awards Program recognizes workers committed to excellence on and off the roof while applauding workers who make outstanding contributions to their companies, co-workers and communities. The Roofing Alliance has issued a call to all roofing industry professionals for the 2024-25 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards. The program spotlights ...
By Emma Peterson. We're all working in this industry together. Once we know that we're all roofers, we can stand collectively and make our careers come true. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Luke McCormack and Reid Ribble about the industry as a whole ...
Roofing Alliance members help shape important initiatives that improve the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance welcomes its newest member, Omnia Exterior Solutions, Trophy Club, Texas, who has joined at the Governor level and is the foundation’s 198th member. “Omnia is committed to supporting the roofing industry as it continues ...
By Emma Peterson. With the SkillsUSA roofing competition at the end of June, learn about the history of this event and how the industry has come together to support these students. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to John Esbenshade and Rick Damato from the ...
By Dani Sheehan. Texas A&M students share their excitement for roofing after the 2024 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition during IRE. During another successful International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Nevada, one of our favorite events, the Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition, celebrated its tenth anniversary. Five ...
Roofing Alliance welcomes Reed Gooding as president and Greg Hudson as vice president. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their Board of Trustees for 2024-2025. Reed Gooding of GSM Roofing, Ephrata, Pennsylvania will serve as president and Greg Hudson of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, Atlanta, Georgia, will serve as vice president. The Roofing Alliance ...