Iowa Skilled Trades

Inspiring the Next Generation of Tradespeople

At Andrew's Roofing Company, giving back means investing in the future. Each year we take part in the Iowa Skilled Trades event in Des Moines — partnering with GAF to give students a hands-on look at roofing and the rewarding career paths the trades have to offer.

Investing In The Future Of The Trades

At Andrew's Roofing Company, we believe giving back to the community means investing in its future. We proudly participate in the annual Iowa Skilled Trades event in Des Moines, Iowa. This hands-on event brings together skilled trade professionals and students from across the state, offering young people the chance to explore rewarding career paths — including roofing.

Andrews Roofing team posing together in front of their trade show booth mock roof display

Student hammering shingles onto a mock roof with an Andrews Roofing crew member guiding him

Andrews Roofing crew member helping a young student use a DeWalt nail gun at a trade skills event

Andrews Roofing crew member teaching students how to install shingles at an Iowa Skilled Trades event

Andrews Roofing crew member posing with a bear mascot at the trade show mock roof display

Andrews Roofing mock roof display with OSB decking ready for a hands-on trade show demonstration

Students gathered at the Andrews Roofing booth watching a mock roof shingle demonstration

Andrews Roofing team and GAF Roofing Academy students working on a mock roof at a trade show

2023 — Live Roofing Demos With GAF

In 2023, we teamed up with GAF at the Iowa Skilled Trades event in Des Moines to give students a hands-on look at the roofing industry. Our joint booth featured a live roofing demo, which quickly became a crowd favorite. Our team had a blast showing kids the tools of the trade, answering questions, and sharing what makes roofing such a rewarding career. It was a great day of mentorship, teamwork, and inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals.

Andrews Roofing team member helping a student use a nail gun on shingles at a career fair

Andrews Roofing crew building a mock roof display for a trade show demonstration

Students in Build My Future Des Moines shirts trying hands-on roofing at the Andrews Roofing booth

Andrews Roofing crew working with GAF Roofing Academy students on shingle installation at a trade show

Andrews Roofing crew member demonstrating shingle installation on a mock roof deck

Andrews Roofing crew teaching students how to install shingles at the Build My Future Iowa event

Andrews Roofing crew member demonstrating a nail gun to a student at a trade skills event

2025 — The GAF Roofing Academy

This year, we had the pleasure of collaborating with GAF once again — this time through the GAF Roofing Academy — at the 2025 Iowa Skilled Trades event. Together, we introduced students to the fundamentals of roofing with hands-on activities and real-world insights. Our team was proud to mentor young attendees and share our passion for the trade. We're truly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside GAF again to help inspire the next generation of roofing professionals.

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