Apprenticeship programs have traditionally served the building trades, and efforts to continue growing opportunities in the trades remains a top priority for Shapiro.

The foundation awards $1 million to SkillsUSA and rolls out the blue carpet for students at select Lowe's stores nationwide on May 7, inspiring Gen Z to join the skilled trades movement.

The program is unique in that apprentices become paid employees from day one. 

JJM Alkaline Technologies is pleased to partner with Explore The Trades as an Apprentice Level sponsor in 2024.

Anthony Graham of BION Inc., in Prince William County, Virginia, has been named the PHCC 2023 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year.

Passionate about learning all he can, maintaining the utmost in professionalism, and leading by example, Tyler Paul received the PHCC 2023 HVAC Apprentice of the Year Award.

The PHCC Educational Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the national plumbing and HVAC apprentice contests. 

ASHRAE has announced the recipients of 40 Society scholarships, totaling $219,500, for the 2023-24 academic year.

Replacing our "Millennials On The Move" listing, we've expanded our annual young professional feature to spotlight those age 40 and under who are making a mark in plumbing, heating, cooling and piping. 

This scholarship program provides financial support to plumbing apprentices who are the next generation of the plumbing trade.