We’ve always believed that roofing is about more than shingles, nails, and labor.
It’s about opportunity.
There are so many kids today left without direction and structure. The traditional system has let so many down and many have become disenchanted. We want to let people know there are choices and there is hope, though.
These opportunities in the trades are the kinds that can change a life, empower an individual, support a family, and strengthen a community. These are the kind of things that build leaders in our communities.
It’s this belief that led us to create Community Roofing Day, an initiative designed to connect the next generation with the world of skilled trades in a meaningful, hands-on way.
Too often, young people are pushed toward a one-size-fits-all path. College, debt, uncertainty.
Meanwhile, careers in the trades go unfilled, waiting for the right people to discover them.
We want to change that narrative.
Community Roofing/Trades Day - Reintroducing the Trades, With Heart
Community Roofing/Trades Day is our response to a growing need: to educate, empower, and uplift those who might not know the trades are for them.
This initiative starts with the simple idea: if you can show someone what's possible, not with a brochure, but with real tools, real professionals, and real conversation, you might just unlock their future.
It’s about revealing a career sector that offers security, pride, growth, and community.
We’re also showing people that the roofing industry is about more than a hammer and nails. Our own departments from Red Dog’s Roofing will be represented, offering insight to our Sales, Marketing, HR, and Call Center opportunities that many may not know about.
We’ll also be featuring vendors who represent our manufacturers, distribution centers, and non-profits who we work hand in hand with.
A Diverse and Welcoming Industry
This year’s event will also include the participation of National Women in Roofing, a reminder that this industry has room for everyone. We believe that roofing, and all skilled trades thrive when diverse voices and talents are not just welcomed, but celebrated.
We’re also proud to be including voices from across the trades in a panel discussion and live Q&A, giving students and families a chance to hear directly from those who have built successful, fulfilling careers with their hands and their hearts.
Why We’re Doing This
We’ve seen what the trades can do for people. We've watched teammates go from entry-level to leadership roles. We've mentored young adults who never saw themselves in construction, and now can’t imagine doing anything else. We’ve heard the stories of single parents, veterans, and high school graduates who found their footing and their purpose under the open sky and the structure of a roof.
This is about giving that same chance to the next generation, and letting them know that not all success wears a suit and tie or a lifetime of debt to pursue a career path.
A Community Responsibility
As a roofing company, we’re in the business of protecting homes. But as members of this community, we’re also in the business of building futures. If we can offer guidance, opportunity, or simply a little inspiration to someone searching for direction, we’ll consider that just as valuable as any roof we install.
Because the truth is, what we build matters. Not just on the job site, but in the lives we touch along the way.
Interested in learning more about our community work or career opportunities in the trades?
Visit www.reddogsroofing.com or reach out at community@reddogsroofing.com we’d love to connect.
Here's the details of our Community roofing and trades day!
July 10th from 10-2
Colonial Hotel - 625 Betty Spring Road - Gardner MA
Panel discussion on the trades with a question and answer portion at the end from 1:00 - 1:45!
Sign up here!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-dogs-roofing-week-community-day-tickets-1348164599609
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