Contractors
Contractors can get involved by donating funds and materials to schools. But the best thing to do is build relationships with local schools and interested teachers. Contractors can teach and/or assist with creating roofing curriculum, and NRCA provides schools access to its TRAC: Thermoplastic Roof Membrane Installation at no cost.
To learn more, contact NRCA Director of Workforce Development John Esbenshade or refer to NRCA CTE Toolkit.
Manufacturers/Distributors
Manufacturers and distributors can develop relationships with schools and offer to teach or donate materials or funds. Ideally, customers would also be part of this relationship to serve as potential trainers and future employers.
To learn more, contact NRCA Director of Workforce Development John Esbenshade.
Industry Organizations
State and regional roofing associations are in a great position to coordinate with contractors and other roofing industry professionals to adopt one or more schools.
Regional and state associations can spearhead their own creative ways of connecting with students, including helping groups of small contractors band together to supply materials and teachers to a school.
To learn more, contact NRCA Director of Workforce Development John Esbenshade or refer to NRCA’s CTE Toolkit.