Nextgen Trades

🎓 College or Trades?

For decades, students have been told that college is the only path to success. The truth is that there are multiple paths to a great career, financial stability, and a bright future.

Take a look at what the first five years after high school can look like.

Many skilled trades professionals are earning while they learn, gaining real-world experience from day one, and building careers with little to no student debt. By age 23, they may already have five years of experience, a strong professional network, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cumulative earnings.

This isn’t about saying one path is better than the other. It’s about making sure students know all of their options and choosing the path that best fits their goals, talents, and interests.

Success doesn’t come from following one specific route. It comes from finding the path that’s right for you.

Extremely happy to be a part of this big news for the Flipping The Barrel Summer Tee Off!

We’re proud to partner for this year’s tournament at BlackHorse Golf Club on June 25, 2026.

Nextgen Trades is doing incredible work introducing students to the world of skilled trades and the opportunities that exist across energy, industrial, and technical industries. From visiting schools and helping students build resumes, to educating young people on real career paths in the trades, they are creating awareness and access at an early stage that can truly change lives.

At Flipping The Barrel, we believe the future of our industry depends on investing in the next generation and showing students the incredible careers available beyond the traditional path. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission of building connections, creating opportunity, and strengthening the future workforce.

This tournament is about more than golf. It’s about impact. Mentorship. Workforce development. And bringing industry leaders together to support the future of energy.
change for the next generation.

⛳ FTB Summer Tee Off 2026
📍 BlackHorse Golf Club
📅 June 25, 2026

Interested in supporting the event or becoming a sponsor?
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The end of a student’s high school career is one of the most meaningful milestones they’ll ever experience. It’s a time when they begin looking toward the future, making important decisions, and taking their first steps into the real world.

That’s why we love what we do.

For students who aren’t sure what path to take, have questions about their future, or are ready to start their careers but need guidance and direction, we’re here to help. We provide the tools, training, mentorship, and support they need to build successful careers in the trades and develop the habits that will help them succeed in life.

To all the students who are graduating right now, congratulations on this huge accomplishment.

Congratulations to all the young men and women walking across that stage and stepping into the next chapter of their lives. Whether it’s a new school, a new career, or a whole new path, those changes can feel overwhelming. That’s why at NextGen Trades, we focus on more than just getting students started in the trades — we work to provide guidance, mentorship, and real-life skills that help them succeed both on and off the job site. We’re proud of every student taking that next step toward their future.

A huge shoutout to all the 2026 graduates from Cy-Fair ISD! Over the years, some of our best students have come from your program, and we’re excited to see all the great things this year’s outstanding graduating class will achieve in life and in the trades.