GaDOE partners with The Home Depot to introduce students to skilled trades careers
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By the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) The Georgia Department of Education is partnering with The Home Depot to introduce Georgia students to career opportunities in the skilled trades through Path to Pro Skills Explorers, a free set of hands-on career-exploration resources for middle- and high-school students. State School Superintendent Richard Woods joined Home Depot executive leadership to announce the launch of the partnership at a Path to Pro event and press conference on Thursday, September 17. "CTAE opportunities are at the core of our efforts to ensure Georgia is the Top State for Talent," Superintendent Woods said. "We're proud to partner with The Home Depot to give students another way to discover the trades early, build real-world skills, and discover a clear path from the classroom to a high-demand career. Georgia students already have strong Career Pathways available to them in construction and related fields, and resources like this help bring that experience to life in the classroom and beyond." Skills Explorers is designed for use by educators, parents, and youth organizations, offering hands-on modules in fields like construction, electrical work, and plumbing. It's part of a broader initiative of The Home Depot and The Home Depot Foundation to make 15 million introductions to skilled trades careers by 2032. "For nearly a decade, The Home Depot and...
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