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May 12, 2025

Cape Tech receives “Explore The Trades Skill Lab, Built by Ferguson” grant

Students in Cape Tech’s Electrical Apprenticeship program working with bent electrical conduit pipes used for a class project.
Students in Cape Tech''s Electrical Apprenticeship program working with bent electrical conduit pipes used for a class project.

The grant, announced on National Skilled Trades Day, will sponsor the school’s electrical lab

Cape May Court House, NJ – Cape May County Technical School District (Cape Tech)recently received an “Explore The Trades Skill Lab, Built by Ferguson” equipment grant. The grant will sponsor Cape Tech’s electrical lab, a first for the organization.

Cape Tech was one of ten schools that were recipients of the equipment grants, which were announced on May 7 in honor of National Skilled Trades Day. The grants are funded by Ferguson, a leading value-added distributor in residential and commercial construction, and provide equipment and support to help schools establish or expand their skilled trades labs. The program began in 2021 and has assisted 32 high schools and 17 middle schools.

“We are honored and grateful to be a recipient of this grant,” said Jaime Moscony,Superintendent of Cape Tech. “We are dedicated to providing our students with state-of-the-art labs to give them the best education and career skills possible. This grant will assist us in reaching our goals.”

The initiative reflects the organization’s commitment to closing the skilled labor gap through education and workforce development partnerships.“

Strong partnerships between industry and education are essential to the growth of the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades,” said Kate Cinnamo, Executive Director of Explore The Trades. “We’re excited to see the ‘Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson’ program continue to expand—now reaching a new milestone with the selection of its first-ever electrical lab. This lab is being sponsored directly by Explore The Trades and we’re proud to see the broader initiative grow beyond its original scope.This year, we also welcomed SkillCat as an in-kind donor, whose technical content will further enrich students’ education in the trades. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2025, there’s no better way to honor two decades of supporting skilled trades education in schools across the country.”

Melissa Hazelwood, Director of Social Impact at Ferugson commented: “We’re seeing a pivotal moment for the skilled trades. More young people — especially Gen Z — are recognizing the advantages of a career in trades, from economic stability to long-term growth. With this momentum building and an urgent need to address the industry’s labor shortage, the time is now to invest in the next generation. Through our partnership with Explore The Trades, we’re helping schools turn student interest into hands-on opportunities. These labs are more than just equipment — they represent pathways to promising futures.”