Liguori in the News: Phillies Host Liguori Academy
Philadelphia, PA, June 9, 2026 - Liguori Academy
Philadelphia Phillies and South Jersey-based NEST to Host Skilled Trades All-Star Program for Local Philadelphia Students on June 9
The Philadelphia Phillies and NEST, the pioneer of integrated facilities management, will partner to host the Skilled Trades All-Star Program, an immersive, hands-on experience designed to introduce Philadelphia students to career opportunities in the skilled trades. This year, the program will also offer a behind-the-scenes look at preparations for major events such as 2026 MLB All-Star Week, concerts and more.
Taking place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park, the program will welcome students from Philadelphia’s Liguori Academy. The event will give students insight into the planning, coordination, and skilled labor required to prepare the ballpark for Phillies games and other big events.
“Citizens Bank Park is a world-class venue because of the people who maintain, operate, and improve it every day,” said Kevin Beale, Senior Director, Business Development & Suite Sales for the Phillies. “This program gives students a firsthand look at those careers while showing how skilled trades professionals play a critical role in preparing the ballpark for major moments like the 2026 Midsummer Classic.”
Students will tour key operational areas of Citizens Bank Park, including the HVAC controls room, mechanical spaces, carpentry shop, and grounds crew facilities. Each stop will feature hands-on discussions with members of the Phillies’ facilities team and trade professionals, highlighting the systems, skills, safety and collaboration required to maintain and improve the ballpark.
