As an industry veteran with a master’s degree in vocational education, Hahn has tremendous insight into the importance of providing apprenticeship programs for the next generation.

Hibbs is an advocate for PHCC’s plumbing apprentice competition with two of his protégés having won state honors.

A third-year apprentice at Midwestern Mechanical, in Sioux Falls, S.D, Johnson’s work ethic and aptitude have been evident from an early age.

Copper Development Association donated all copper materials for the competition and was responsible for designing and judging the projects. 

The meeting was a joint collaboration facilitated by the American Supply Association and PHCC, and included PHCPPros from manufacturing and wholesaling.

Facility built to teach the next generation of plumbers green building techniques and traditional skills.

Teens and young adults are invited to meet contractors, experience hands-on exhibits and see top national apprentices compete in contests to discover if a career in plumbing and HVAC is the right opportunity for them.