Twenty-five students were recognized with JRGF scholarships totaling $110,000 at MCAA26.

Wolseley Canada is excited to announce $15,000 in bursaries for post-secondary schools in Atlantic Canada to help offset the financial cost associated with obtaining a skilled trades education. 

Record-breaking interest from industry leaders highlights the growing movement to provide hands-on career exploration for the next generation.

Skills Ontario welcomes the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, released March 27 by the Ontario Government and Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy.

As the U.S. faces historic infrastructure demands, BlackRock’s Future Builders initiative will reach 50,000 Americans with training and support to address urgent labor needs and build long-term financial security for workers.

As part of its continued commitment to advancing and supporting the plumbing profession, LIXIL will also soon launch a dedicated microsite featuring resources and tools focused on closing the skilled labor gap.

Designed to bridge the skilled trades gap, the program swaps traditional desks for hands-on experience, allowing high school students to build skills in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing trades during the school day. 

IMEC has launched the NextGen Makers Internship Program to help small and mid-sized Illinois manufacturers build a skilled workforce through structured, hands-on internships.

Elite technicians demonstrate the advanced skills required beyond basic repair to succeed in the future of the trade.

The check was presented to the foundation during the AHR Expo in Las Vegas on Feb. 3, 2026, by Navien CEO TH Kim and Chief Operating Officer Darren Sheehan.