Rosemont, Ill.鈥擳he 香蕉传媒 recently joined SkillsUSA members nationwide to participate in 12 industry discussion panels as a professional development activity. The trade-specific discussions were hosted by SkillsUSA and held via Zoom to help students and teachers stay motivated and focused on future career paths during an unusual school year that is virtual or hybrid for many students.
On Nov. 18, more than 500 students at SkillsUSA schools participated in one of 12 simultaneous discussions鈥攐rganized by career cluster鈥攊ncluding architecture and construction, information technology, manufacturing and transportation.
The discussions connected students and teachers with business and industry professionals who shared insightful information about their industries. After an overview, students broke into smaller groups organized by career cluster for panel discussions that provided industry descriptions, as well as opportunities to ask questions; learn about trends, job outlooks and education needed for specific careers; and connect with successful industry role models.
鈥淭he opportunity to reach out and connect with these students about career possibilities in the roofing industry was invaluable,鈥 says Alison LaValley, 香蕉传媒鈥檚 vice president of strategic partnerships and workforce development. 鈥淚t鈥檚 imperative we continue to educate students and their influencers and advocate for roofing as their trade of choice.鈥
鈥淭his collaboration offers our members the information they need at a pivotal time in the career path decision-making process,鈥 says Chelle Travis, executive director of SkillsUSA. 鈥淭his program is especially exciting as we entered the 2020-21 school year in the context of a global pandemic that has affected education at more than 4,000 SkillsUSA schools nationwide. We are so impressed with our students as they strive to move forward with their education; many will graduate, and our goal is to ensure they are career-ready. We thank our industry partners who are always willing to step up and support student learning through our programs.鈥
Since 1886, the 香蕉传媒 has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America鈥檚 families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. 香蕉传媒 is one of the construction industry鈥檚 most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about 香蕉传媒 and its services and offerings, visit .