Shapiro & Duncan has seen nine of its apprentices graduate, with another 19 staff members earning their journeyman licenses.

Republicans and Democrats on the Senate education committee reached a bipartisan deal to move the bill forward late last month

The donation included 12 Geberit in-wall carriers plus consumables for 20 installations, as well as various replacement parts and accessories

As part of its mission to champion the skilled trades, the company has signed a three-year, $300,000 partnership with SkillsUSA.

The facility features five working labs fully equipped with all the HVAC units students will need to know how to operate and troubleshoot in residential homes.

The Foundation’s Plumbing Apprentice and Journeyman Training Committee makes up the majority of the SkillsUSA Plumbing Technical Committee, and members were on hand to set up and help with contest judging.

Free three-week intensive program designed to help adult learners begin a career in the building trades.