Ten schools are the newest recipients of the Skills Lab equipment grants, which are projected to reach over 1,500 students this upcoming school year. This dynamic program has experienced rapid growth since it began in 2021 and has now delivered equipment to 32 high schools and three middle schools in 17 states across the country. These grants are funded by Ferguson, a leading value-added distributor in residential and commercial construction, which also provides the equipment and support to help schools establish or expand their skilled trades labs. The initiative reflects Ferguson’s long-term commitment to closing the skilled labor gap through education and workforce development partnerships.
Congratulations to the following recipients! 2024-2025 Recipients
- Abraham Lincoln High School - Plumbing (Denver, Colorado)
- Atlantic County Institute of Technology - HVAC (Mays Landing, New Jersey)
- Burlington County Institute of Technology - Westhampton - HVAC (Westhampton, New Jersey)
- Craig Middle School - Plumbing (Craig, Colorado)
- Lansing Technical High School - HVAC (Lansing, Michigan)
- Lincoln County High School - HVAC (Eureka, Montana)
- Newark School of Architecture & Interior Design – Plumbing (Newark, New Jersey)
- Toms River High School South - HVAC (Toms River, New Jersey)
- West Orange High School - Plumbing (West Orange, New Jersey
New this year, Explore The Trades is proud to sponsor the first electrical lab in the Skills Lab program. Congratulations to the following recipient:
- Cape May County Technical School District – (Cape May Court House, New Jersey)
To see a list of all Skills Lab equipment grant recipients, please visit our website.