Festool Roadshow - finding the next generation of tradespeople.
The Festool Roadshow, an educational tour promoting the trades and inspiring a new generation of workers, was hosted by Pittsburg’s own Carey Brothers, stars of the nationally syndicated home improvement radio and multimedia program, “On The House,” on Friday, March 8. This dynamic career development and trade education event took place at Future Build Teaching Facility, located at 2555 Harbor Street in Pittsburg.
Festool, a premier manufacturer of high-quality power tools, established the Festool Roadshow to visit schools and raise awareness for education and skills development. During the event, the Pittsburg-based Carey Brothers and other well-known industry associations and brands partnered with community youth to inspire them with ways to launch successful careers in trade work such as carpentry, plumbing and construction. It also offered training for educators, students and the general public.
Festool Educational Roadshow 2019
What is it?
The roadshow is a traveling custom tractor-trailer unit totally outfitted with Festool tools. This custom trailer serves as a rolling classroom to engage visitors with captivating tools and technology that help the budding craftsman make the most of their craft.
Our mission is to help professional tradespeople become successful - at all points of their career. With this roadshow, we will be supporting the beginning of their careers.
How does it work?
We will be visiting trade schools across the US and Canada to bring excitement and education to students and prospective students looking to enter the trades. As Mike Rowe Works Foundation Site says, we want to, “Make work cool again”. By showing students what is possible and how “cool” it can be to build, make, and create by hand, we want to ignite a passion for work and a passion for excellence.
During our school visits, we will host both teachers, and students as well as prospective students on our traveling Roadshow truck. On this truck we will show these future workers not only cool methods of work but how to work safely to help ensure a long and fulfilling career.
Where are we going?
While we are beginning this tour at the IBS show in Las Vegas, we are currently building a schedule of visits for the year with stops at schools like Cerritos College in Los Angeles.
The show will travel coast-to-coast and north-to-south in the US and Canada.
What is the objective?
To engage current and prospective students as well as the staff of those vocational and technical schools that are preparing students to enter the trades.
What is the tour schedule?
We are building our schedule now and will post it on our website: www.festoolusa.com/company/ro...
How can I get more information?
www.festoolusa.com/company/ro...
How can I participate/support?
Open a door for us…if you know a school or have a contact that can help us get in front of these students.
Who are your partners?
On the Festool Educational Roadshow 2019 we are working with our partners at This Old House, SawStop, Shaper Tool, Fine Homebuilding, National Wood Flooring Association and the Home Builders Institute (HBI).
16 мар 2019
