{"id":629,"date":"2025-10-25T19:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T19:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sections.aws.org\/boston\/?p=629"},"modified":"2025-12-04T19:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:43:14","slug":"recap-bring-back-the-trades-skills-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sections.aws.org\/boston\/2025\/10\/25\/recap-bring-back-the-trades-skills-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap: Bring Back the Trades Skills Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Date of Event:<\/strong> 10\/25\/2025<\/p> Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Gillette Stadium<\/p> Number of Attendees:<\/strong> 3000<\/p> Presenter\/Notable Guest(s):\u00a0<\/strong>The main stage featured Aaron Witt (BuildWitt), Demi Knight Clark (She Built This City), and Leon Garrett (Kenco Plumbing & Drains), with a guest appearance from two-time champion and New England Patriots alum Rob Ninkovich, who has a family history tied to iron working.<\/p> Event Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Bring Back the Trades Makes History with First Massachusetts Skills Expo at Gillette Stadium \u201cThe trades aren\u2019t a fallback\u2014they\u2019re a foundation,\u201d said Shana Brunye, BBTT COO. \u201cThey build communities, careers, and confidence.\u201d<\/p> The event\u2019s success was driven by collaboration among local and national partners, including F.W. Webb Company, Casella Waste Systems, Eastern Propane & Oil, Kenco Plumbing & Drains, Lighthouse Credit Union, Noso Labs, and Optiline Enterprises, along with dozens of vocational programs.<\/p> \u201cThis event proved what\u2019s possible when businesses and educators work together,\u201d said Steve Turner, BBTT Founder and CEO. BBTT extends its gratitude to all sponsors, schools, and partners who made this landmark event possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Rye, N.H. \u2014 November 2025 \u2014 Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the next generation of skilled tradespeople, hosted its first-ever Massachusetts Skills Expo at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, presented by F.W. Webb Company.
On October 25, 2025, more than 3,000 attendees explored 100 interactive exhibits, turning one of New England\u2019s most iconic venues into a hands-on celebration of opportunity and craftsmanship. From welding simulators and robotics to plumbing demos and aviation displays, students experienced real-world trades and met the professionals who build and power our communities.
The main stage featured Aaron Witt (BuildWitt), Demi Knight Clark (She Built This City), and Leon Garrett (Kenco Plumbing & Drains), with a special appearance by former New England Patriot Rob Ninkovich. BBTT also awarded $25,000 in scholarships to 10 students pursuing careers in plumbing, automotive, aviation, and construction management.<\/p>
\u201cAt F.W. Webb, we believe the skilled trades are the backbone of every community,\u201d added Sean Davis, VP of Marketing.<\/p>