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The Next Generation of Roofers Benefit from Hands-on Roofing Training

By GAF Roof Views

June 02, 2021

Ricky Gass on the roof

The GAF Roofing Academy is a tuition-free training program designed to help students build the necessary skills for an entry-level roofing position in commercial or residential roofing, including solar. Recent graduates, Ricky Gass and Juell Mollette, share their experience with the hands-on training program, as well as how it has set them up for success in their careers.

Interested in enrolling? Visit the GAF Roofing Academy website to find a course near you.

About the Author

More homes and businesses in the U.S. are protected by a GAF roof than by any other product. We are the leading roofing manufacturer in North America, with plants strategically located across the U.S. As a Standard Industries company, GAF is part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

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