Westlake Royal Building Products™ supports hands-on workforce development initiative at Huntley High School

Product donation and on-site training provided students with technical education and industry experience.

In recognition of National Skilled Trades Day on May 6, Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), supported a hands-on workforce development initiative at Huntley High School, outside of Chicago, providing students with real-world construction experience through the build of an outdoor classroom.

“With demand for skilled labor continuing to grow across the building and construction industry, it’s more important than ever to give students real, hands-on exposure to the trades,” said Steve Booz, vice president of marketing, Westlake Royal Building Products. “We’re proud to support the next generation by not only providing materials for this important classroom build, but by having our team on-site to share their expertise and help bring that learning to life.”

On Friday, May 8, the project, led by trades program instructor James Allen, brought together 23 students to construct a dedicated outdoor learning space on a donated 40-by-40-foot concrete slab. The classroom will serve as a long-term resource for future student-led construction projects, including potential partnerships with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity.

As part of its commitment to supporting skilled trades education and strengthening the future workforce, Westlake Royal donated a range of building materials for the project, including Unified Steel™ Stone Coated Roofing, Celect® Cellular Composite Siding, Versetta Stone® and Grove Collection™ trim.

In addition to product donations, Westlake Royal coordinated hands-on installation training sessions with its roofing, siding and stone technical teams, offering students the opportunity to gain practical experience across multiple product categories.

“This project represents years of growth for our program and a vision we’ve had from the start — to create a dedicated space for hands-on learning,” said James Allen, trades program instructor at Huntley High School. “What began as a pipe dream has become a true collaboration with industry partners like Westlake Royal Building Products. Our students are building something that will serve future classes while gaining skills they’ll carry into careers, college and beyond.”

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About Westlake Royal Building Products

Westlake Royal Building Products USA Inc., a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is a leader throughout North America in the innovation, design and production of a broad and diverse range of exterior and interior building products, including Siding and Accessories, Trim and Mouldings, Roofing, Stone, Windows and Outdoor Living. Westlake Royal Building Products manufactures high quality, low maintenance products to meet the specifications and needs of building professionals, homeowners, architects, engineers and distributors, while providing stunning curb appeal with an unmatched array of colors, styles and accessories.