RYE, N.H. — Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a nonprofit working to empower the next generation of skilled trades workers, is planning for the 2025 Skills Expo, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
F.W. Webb, a major distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies in the Northeast, is partnering with BBTT to present the Expo.
The Skills Expo promises to be a transformative experience for middle school and high school students, their parents, and adults interested in learning about the trades, a press release said. The event is designed to engage, inspire, and inform, and to showcase the technology-driven world of skilled trades through hands-on exhibits and interactive displays, the press release said.
Event highlights, according to the press release, include:
● Interactive exhibits: Businesses from various trades will host science-fair-style displays that encourage attendees to roll up their sleeves and explore.
● Engaging experiences: Outside the stadium, attendees can get up close with the equipment, tools, and vehicles used in today’s trades.
● Guest appearances by industry leaders and trades advocates.
● Giveaways and prizes: Attendees will have the chance to win prizes, including co-branded items from F.W. Webb and BBTT.
● Family-friendly activities: Designed to engage participants of all ages, the event provides opportunities for parents and community members to explore career paths alongside students.
“This event is more than a career fair — it’s a movement to change perceptions of the trades and shine a light on the incredible opportunities they offer,” said Steve Turner, founder and president of Bring Back the Trades. “We’re excited to bring the Skills Expo to a venue as iconic as Gillette Stadium, thanks to the support of F.W. Webb.”
The BBTT Skills Expo is part of Bring Back the Trades’ mission to reduce the stigma surrounding trade careers, educate communities about the opportunities they provide, and inspire individuals to pursue rewarding, high-paying, and high-demand jobs, the press release said.
“We at F.W. Webb are proud to partner with Bring Back the Trades to help elevate the Skills Expo to the next level at Gillette Stadium,” said Jeff Pope, owner and president of F.W. Webb. “This event is about inspiring the next generation to explore the endless opportunities in the skilled trades, while showcasing the innovation and pride that drive our industry.”