VARP Helps Students See Careers From the Top Down

About the Program

Category: Community and Economic Development (Best in Category)

Year: 2020

In 2018, the Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals, or VARP, wanted to become involved with Henrico County Public Schools students. They initially reached out to the school division’s Department of Career and Technical Education (CTE) about forming a partnership. Soon after, VARP worked with both of Henrico Schools’ Advanced Career Education (ACE) Centers to meet with students who had a desire to learn more about the roofing industry. After the initial meeting at both centers, VARP set up an event where students from both centers who were interested in the roofing industry could see a hands-on demonstration and talk with industry professionals.VARP asked for student feedback and learned that students wanted a realistic video depicting what it was like to be a roofer. Students teamed up with the Henrico CTE communications team and assisted with filming a video to portray roofing work accurately.