Susan Jacobs-Marshalsea’s decision to enter the plumbing trade was easy. Representing the fifth generation of Master Plumbers, she was determined to carry on the tradition of Jacobs Plumbing, “A Family of Master Plumbers Since 1895!” But coming up in the late 1970s and early ’80s meant proving she belonged.

For the sixth year in a row, Philadelphia-based general sheet metal contractor Ernest D. Menold Inc. is participating in Movember as a vehicle to promote a healthy workforce.

For Maria Arcieri, a challenge from a high school classmate was all it took to change her career path from cosmetology to automotive technology.

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

For our eighth annual young professional feature, PHCPPros is proud to highlight 14 outstanding individuals age 40 and under who are making their mark across the PHCP community. 

After surviving heroin addiction and an abusive relationship, Alayna Chavez was looking for a way to start over. Then, she saw a flyer for trade school.

The fourth and largest RUGGED Mind and Body Road Show in Pennsylvania brought Philadelphia-area tradespeople together for an evening of food, golf, and essential strategies for tackling workplace stress and burnout.

Discover how Florida-based plumber Omar Harris maintains peak performance through disciplined nutrition, strict safety habits, and a dedicated fitness routine outside of the trade.

After overcoming a turbulent past marked by abuse, addiction, and poverty, tradeswoman Mary-Anne Bowcott is using her successful plumbing career to give back to global communities in need through The Impact Project.

Follow the inspiring journey of Adam Nasser, from his humble beginnings in Lebanon to becoming an award-winning HVAC technician in Colorado who balances the high-pressure world of service calls with the restorative power of the great outdoors.