Members of the Windham Rotary Club volunteered at the Bring Back the Trades Expo in Londonderry, New Hampshire, helping connect attendees with hands-on trade career opportunities.
The event highlighted the importance of skilled trades in addressing workforce shortages and building a strong, sustainable local economy.
Members of the Windham Rotary Club recently volunteered their time and energy at the Bring Back the Trades Expo, held on April 18 in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Club volunteers—including John Garon, Michael Lucci, James Maigret, Ric Rincon, Bill Urbon Jr., and Alan Yankowski—played an active role in supporting the event and helping ensure a positive experience for attendees.
The “Bring Back the Trades Expo” is designed to shine a spotlight on skilled trades and career pathways that are essential to our local and national economy. From construction and manufacturing to electrical, plumbing, and HVAC careers, the expo connects students, job seekers, and community members with hands-on learning opportunities and industry professionals. At a time when many trades face workforce shortages, events like this help reframe perceptions, showing that these careers offer strong earning potential, job stability, and meaningful, hands-on work.
Windham Rotary volunteers assisted with event operations, greeted attendees, and helped facilitate connections between participants and exhibitors. Their presence reflected Rotary’s ongoing commitment to supporting education, workforce development, and community engagement. By contributing to events like this, the club helps empower the next generation while strengthening ties between local organizations and industries.
The success of the expo underscores the importance of collaboration across schools, businesses, and community groups. The Windham Rotary Club is proud to support initiatives like “Bring Back the Trades,” recognizing that investing in skilled trades today helps build a stronger, more resilient community for the future.