The Trade & Industry Community of Practice brings together educators, coordinators, and partners who support skilled trades pathways across the South Central region. This collaborative network is designed to help schools strengthen programs, share effective strategies, and expand high-quality opportunities that prepare students for in-demand careers.

Across our region, districts are building strong trade and industry pathways through initiatives such as Community Build projects, Geometry in Construction workshops, and Union Trades Boot Camp experiences. As these programs continue to grow, the Community of Practice provides a space to exchange ideas, highlight successes, and identify areas where additional resources or support are needed.

Purpose of the Trade & Industry CoP

This Community of Practice will:

• Support collaboration among Trade & Industry educators, work-based learning coordinators, and industry-connected partners
• Provide a forum to share program models, instructional practices, and workplace-connected learning strategies
• Identify regional needs, barriers, and opportunities for growth
• Strengthen alignment between K–12 programs, postsecondary pathways, and workforce demands
• Foster a shared vision for expanding high-quality skilled trades experiences for students