Trades Education Center

10/05/2026

The journey into the skilled trades has offered significant insight into the economy. Do you want some economic insight? Talk to a skilled trades business owner!

10/03/2026

Happy Saturday! If you are looking for a great way to support our veterans, look no further! Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation is hosting a fundraiser tournament at Traditions in Jefferson on October 26! This year's event is particularly meaningful in light of the loss of founder Chris Cathers earlier this year. Tee it up for our veterans! - TEC

More than a round of golf. A day built around connection, community, and showing up for our veterans.

Join Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation on October 26 at 9:00 AM for The Connection Classic Golf Tournament.

Grab your clubs, bring your foursome, and spend the day supporting a mission that continues long after the final putt drops. Every ticket, donation, and person who shows up helps BKVF continue creating connection and support for veterans who need it.

⛳ Ready to play? Get your tickets and secure your spot.

Can’t make it to the course? You can still support the mission by donating.

Because this one is about more than what’s written on the scorecard.

Sign up now at bkvf.org/events

10/03/2026

Update #4 from the September 2026 WiP Report - Applying to provide continuing education to licensed plumbers in the state of Georgia.

10/02/2026

Update #3 from TEC's September 2026 WiP Report - If you would like Keith to come talk to students or adults about the skilled trades or TEC specifically, let us know!

10/01/2026

Update #2 from TEC's September 2026 WiP Report - The Fall Session is well under way as the apprentices move toward the rough-in room!

09/30/2026

Update #1 of TEC's September 2026 WiP Report - Project 8 becomes Project 10 as we work on a combined plumbing & electrical program for 2027!

09/26/2026

It's Week 4 and the apprentices have completed a lavatory sink rough-in, a toilet rough-in, and a kitchen sink! Today, they are working on First Aid certification! Another great week and another step closer to working on their full bathrooms!

09/24/2026

TEC has applied to be a continuing education provider with the Georgia Board of Journeyman and Master Plumbers. We hope to provide meaningful, in-person, hands-on continuing education classes for licensed plumbers to help them maintain their licenses and stay current on plumbing code, materials, and methods.

09/23/2026

Keith continues the "job hunt" theme on this Workforce Wednesday by talking about Pledge 7 from the mikeroweWORKS Foundation S.W.E.A.T. Pledge. Show up early, stay late, take on every crappy task there is! Do more than just show up and it will be noticed. Show an employer you are worth investing in as an employee.

09/18/2026

Week 3 for Fall 2026 has the apprentices learning all about valves, devices and pumps from our own expert - Tim Davis. Then, they start rough-in for a lavatory sink on the rolling carts!