Roofing Workforce Development

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GAF hosted its largest-ever job training event in Southern California, offering tuition-free roofing and sales training through its Academy; half of the attendees secured job placements.

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. raised more than $80k at this year’s MHI Annual Conference to fund scholarships for material handling students and support a skilled industry workforce.

Owens Corning Roofing partnered with Cornell University to offer eCornell certificate programs, providing tailored online business courses to help contractors grow and develop key skills.

Harbor Freight Tools for Schools has awarded $1.5 million in cash prizes to 25 high school skilled trades instructors in fields like construction, welding, and automotive. 

The Raymond Corporation celebrated its 10th National Manufacturing Day by hosting onsite and online events to showcase innovation and skilled careers to students, offering tours, demos, and career insights.

GAF Roofing Academy has placed 2,000 graduates in roofing jobs across the U.S. since 2020, with a focus on underrepresented groups; GAF aims to double that by 2025.

Beacon has partnered with the U.S. Army PaYS Program to offer Veterans career opportunities in roofing, ensuring a smooth transition to civilian roles across the company’s footprint.

Saint-Gobain broke ground on a new sustainable 47,000-square-foot administration building in Worcester, reaffirming its century-long commitment to the community.

Hytrol Conveyor Company has joined the Women in Manufacturing Association, providing its employees access to networking, events, and educational resources to support women in the industry.  

Toyota Material Handling's 'Lift the Community Day' saw 324 associates complete 2,300 volunteer hours across the U.S., supporting over 30 local nonprofits and programs.