This 10-day accelerated multi-trade bootcamp is designed to give students ages 16–19 and recent graduates a hands-on head start in one of the state’s most in-demand essential trades.

MSCA will honor its 2026 Everyday Hero Award recipient at the MSCA26 Conference while also recognizing past nominees throughout the year.

Former Annapolis mayor Mike Pantelides joins MCAA to lead government affairs and advocacy initiatives beginning May 26.

Congratulations to Will Pedersen on receiving the Finding Your GreatFuture Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on March 18th.

The deadline to apply is June 22.

The event drew over 1,500 attendees eager to fill the gym floor and nearby parking lot to engage with 70 hands-on trades exhibits.

The 2026 WiMI Conference runs June 8–10 in San Diego, bringing together women in the mechanical industry for leadership development, education, and networking.

During Construction Safety Week (May 4–8, 2026), Milwaukee Tool expanded its safety training focus to include mental health; introducing a new partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

The event brought together leaders from commercial HVAC and mechanical contracting companies to focus on leadership development, communication, and real-world challenges in the field.

The 2026 Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson equipment grant recipients were announced May 6 in celebration of National Skilled Trades Day.