“With much of the country on lockdown due to the global pandemic, one thing has become clear to every American: skilled tradespeople are essential to keep our country moving forward,” said Welton, who hosts the first video in the series about setting up and maintaining a MIG welder, along with how to use welding pliers. “As most schools have moved to online training, it’s important that shop class and vocational students stay ahead of the curve. We want to give them the tools to stay sharp.”

"Trade students may fall behind in their studies during these unprecedented times,” said Ryan DeArment, vice-president of Sales and Marketing for Channellock Inc. “We want to help students stay on track with their education, and the goal of our Trading Knowledge series is to contribute to furthering their learning as they take classes online.”

Channellock is also partnering with SkillsUSA to help provide teachers and students free access to SkillsUSA’s Career Essentials curricula. Through its partnership with SkillsUSA, Channellock is able to offer 1,416 free enrollment keys to teachers who inquire on behalf of their students through Channellock and SkillsUSA. The program is open to current and future trades students at middle and high schools across the U.S.

“We want to help narrow the skills gap in our country and providing students additional opportunities during this time is critical as they find new ways to study their chosen trade,” DeArment added. “We want students to know that Channellock^® has their back."

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