Everything Leon Garrett owned fit inside a single trash bag. He had one outfit, one backpack and a cellphone charger for a belt.

Building on its pledge to donate 100,000 pairs of boots by 2030, the workwear brand is expanding its investment in the future of the trades in 2027.

The PHCC Educational Foundation has announced key leadership appointments to guide its national workforce development, apprenticeship, and trade education programs.

Nearly 1,600 spectators gathered in a crowded exhibit hall to watch the apprentices construct and pressure-test a mini fire sprinkler system.

The winning innovations will be on display in Chicago, Jan. 25-27, 2027.

RLS will support leadership development for the next generation of HVAC/R leaders through the PHCC Educational Foundation’s self-paced online course.

This course is the newest addition to the PHCC Academy’s online curriculum, a comprehensive platform for HVAC and plumbing apprentices at all stages of their career. 

Women in HVACR and Carrier Global are partnering to award scholarships to 11 female students pursuing technical careers in the HVACR industry.

LIXIL showcased young plumbing talent at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, highlighting its efforts to address skilled labor shortages and strengthen the future trades workforce.

Watts welcomed plumbing students from Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School to its North Andover facility on Oct. 7.