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Get Involved

Students, schools, volunteers, and businesses all have a role to play.

Students

Join the chapter.

Chapter members gain hands-on learning, service opportunities, leadership development, and exposure to the building industry, and become eligible for scholarships.

To join, download the student application and permission slip, complete them with a parent or guardian, and return them to your chapter advisor.

Prefer to type? Word versions: Application · Permission & Media Release.

Students working together on a build at a hands-on event
Schools & educators

Bring the chapter to your campus.

We are accepting new partner schools. If you are a CTE teacher, counselor, or administrator who wants to give your students exposure to the skilled trades, reach out and we will walk you through how a chapter works.

Email us about a chapter

Advisors and students holding an area carpentry pennant
Businesses & volunteers

Share your trade.

Be a mentor or speaker

Talk to students about your career, host a job-site visit, or demonstrate your craft.

Exhibit at Trades Day

Set up a table at Cenla Trades Day on November 10 and meet the next generation of workers.

Give

Fund a scholarship, sponsor a student program, or donate materials. Email us to give.

Not sure where to start?

Send us a note and we will point you in the right direction.

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