The state-of-the-art 97,000 square-foot building includes 11 interactive, high-tech laboratories and 24 classrooms to support education in the latest construction technologies, systems and methods.

Karin Dahlin was named the event's first-ever female winner of the HVAC contest.

The program was recently expanded to technicians in the energy service industry for qualifying education up to a maximum of $1,500.

The day recognized 46 first-time apprentices as they begin their five-year apprenticeships in steamfitting, pipe fabrication, plumbing and HVAC service.

The company will award scholarships to four plumbing and HVACR apprentices as part of its partnership with the Plumbing-Heating Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation and its apprentice contest.

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Alan O'Neill started his journey in the home services industry more than 40 years ago as an apprentice plumber.

Trades 101 is a landing page aimed at showing the benefits of entering a skilled trades field.

The company is investing $15 million over five years to help expand community college associate degree and certificate programs across the United States in HVAC, fire and security, and digital building automation systems.

The sold-out two-day workshop was conducted June 24-25 and hosted by A. O. Smith University from its training facility in Ashland City, Tennessee.

The SkillsUSA’s plumbing competition is supported by the foundation each year.