What We Do

The Friends of Max Hayes connects students with industry through programs that prepare them for careers in the skilled trades. • Student Skills Showcase: An annual capstone event where students present hands-on projects to employers, educators, and community leaders. In 2026, more than 75 students shocased their work to 25 industry partners. • Ninth Grade Speaker Series: Industry professionals introduce students to skilled trades career pathways. • Technical Advisory Committee (TAC): Employers help align curriculum with workforce needs and expand credentialing opportunities. In 2025–2026, 14 students earned EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Certification through a Sherwin Williams partnership that started with the TAC. • Program Support: We secure equipment, certifications, supplies, and other resources that enhance hands-on learning.

How We Support Industry

We help employers connect with future skilled trades professionals while keeping career technical education aligned with workforce needs. Industry partners can: • Help shape curriculum through the Technical Advisory Committee. • Build a pipeline of skilled future employees. • Promote career opportunities within their organization. • Get Involved

Get InvolveD

• Join the Board to strengthen partnerships and guide our mission. • Attend an event as a speaker, mentor, or employer representative. • Donating funds, equipment, or materials to support student learning and career

Our strategic plan serves as a guide for our work, helping us stay focused on our priorities, align resources, and make decisions that advance our mission. The framework below highlights the key goals and strategies that will shape our efforts and measure our progress.