Patrick Cochran – The future of roofing education with Skills USA
Release Date: 04/15/2025
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info_outlineIn this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Patrick Cochran of Red Dogs Roofing to discuss the promising Massachusetts Skills USA teams. Learn how contractors are supporting Skills USA, and their role in bringing the roofing trade to the next generation of skilled workers. They will dive into the TRAC (Training for Roof Application Careers) program, the hands-on experience students are receiving and why roofing is not just an essential industry but also a growing career path with limitless opportunities. Learn more about the upcoming Skills USA competition, the future of roofing education and how Red Dogs Roofing is helping students get ready for the national stage.
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