Apprentice https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us AFSA45 Set for San Antonio AFSA45 will bring fire sprinkler professionals to San Antonio Sept. 27-30 for education, exhibits, networking and the National Apprentice Competition. AFSA45 will bring fire sprinkler professionals to San Antonio Sept. 27-30 for education, exhibits, networking and the National Apprentice Competition.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23538 Thu, 28 May 2026 17:14:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23538-afsa45-set-for-san-antonio AFSA45 Set for San Antonio.jpg PHCC and Bernzomatic Align to Deliver More Value to Contractors and Strengthen Future Workforce PHCC and Bernzomatic are partnering to support plumbing and HVAC professionals through workforce development efforts, including 50 new scholarships for students entering the skilled trades.

PHCC and Bernzomatic are partnering to support plumbing and HVAC professionals through workforce development efforts, including 50 new scholarships for students entering the skilled trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23436 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23436-phcc-and-bernzomatic-align-to-deliver-more-value-to-contractors-and-strengthen-future-workforce PHCC and Bernzomatic Align to Deliver More Value to Contractors and Strengthen Future Workforce.jpg United Association Local 525 JATC Earns National HVACR Program Accreditation Serving Southern Nevada since 1938, United Association Local 525 has played a vital role in developing highly trained professionals in the trades. Serving Southern Nevada since 1938, United Association Local 525 has played a vital role in developing highly trained professionals in the trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23419 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23419-united-association-local-525-jatc-earns-national-hvacr-program-accreditation United Association Local 525 JATC Earns National HVACR Program Accreditation.jpg Trane Technologies Unveils New HVAC Training Center The new Trane Advanced Technology Training Center delivers hands-on training for the company’s industry-leading HVAC technician workforce. The new Trane Advanced Technology Training Center delivers hands-on training for the company’s industry-leading HVAC technician workforce.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23294 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:34:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23294-trane-technologies-unveils-new-hvac-training-center Trane Technologies Unveils New HVAC Training Center.jpg Bernzomatic Announces Investment in 50-Plus Scholarships for Future Plumbers and Contractors The PHCC Educational Foundation is proud to announce Bernzomatic as the newest major sponsor for the PHCC scholarship program. The PHCC Educational Foundation is proud to announce Bernzomatic as the newest major sponsor for the PHCC scholarship program.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23255 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23255-bernzomatic-announces-investment-in-50-scholarships-for-future-plumbers-and-contractors Bernzomatic Announces Investment in 50-Plus Scholarships for Future Plumbers and Contractors.jpg Lowe's Foundation Plans Expanded $250 Million Investment to Help Train and Develop 250,000 Tradespeople Over Next Decade The industry-leading commitment and new three-part TV series focuses on ramping up career opportunities and inspiring next generation of pros. The industry-leading commitment and new three-part TV series focuses on ramping up career opportunities and inspiring next generation of pros.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23249 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23249-lowes-foundation-plans-expanded-250-million-investment-to-help-train-and-develop-250-000-tradespeople-over-next-decade Lowe's Foundation Plans Expanded $250 Million Investment to Help Train and Develop 250,000 Tradespeople Over Next Decade.jpg PHCC Educational Foundation Crowns Winners of the Redesigned National HVAC Apprenticeship Competition Elite technicians demonstrate the advanced skills required beyond basic repair to succeed in the future of the trade. Elite technicians demonstrate the advanced skills required beyond basic repair to succeed in the future of the trade.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23085 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:17:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23085-phcc-educational-foundation-crowns-winners-of-the-redesigned-national-hvac-apprenticeship-competition PHCC Educational Foundation Crowns Winners of the Redesigned National HVAC Apprenticeship Competition.jpg PHCC Educational Foundation Launches Courses to Support Essential Skills Development and Drive Business Growth The new offerings focus on enhancing communication skills and sales training needed to build high-performing individuals and improve a company’s bottom line. The new offerings focus on enhancing communication skills and sales training needed to build high-performing individuals and improve a company’s bottom line.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22860 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:53:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22860-phcc-educational-foundation-launches-courses-to-support-essential-skills-development-and-drive-business-growth PHCC Educational Foundation Launches Courses to Support Essential Skills Development and Drive Business Growth.jpg PHCC Foundation Expands 2026 Scholarship Program to Support Trades Training The PHCC Educational Foundation is increasing its scholarship awards in 2026, committing $180,000 across 75 scholarships to help plumbing and HVACR apprentices and students overcome the cost of technical training. The PHCC Educational Foundation is increasing its scholarship awards in 2026, committing $180,000 across 75 scholarships to help plumbing and HVACR apprentices and students overcome the cost of technical training.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22817 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:52:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22817-phcc-educational-foundation-expands-scholarship-program PHCC Foundation Expands 2026 Scholarship Program to Support Trades Training.jpg Storer Services Wins 2025 Best Idea Challenge Synergy Solution Group is proud to announce Storer Services as the winner of its 2025 Best Idea Challenge, presented during the Executives Forum in Carmel, California. Synergy Solution Group is proud to announce Storer Services as the winner of its 2025 Best Idea Challenge, presented during the Executives Forum in Carmel, California. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22557 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:20:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22557-storer-services-wins-2025-best-idea-challenge Storer Services Wins 2025 Best Idea Challenge.jpg Roger Williams University Receives $150,000 Grant from Hayden Foundation to Continue Trades Education Scholarship Program The Don P. and Elaine M. Hayden scholarships help address Rhode Island’s critical labor shortage by providing financial support for students enrolled in RWU’s trades programs. The Don P. and Elaine M. Hayden scholarships help address Rhode Island’s critical labor shortage by providing financial support for students enrolled in RWU’s trades programs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22492 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:15:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22492-roger-williams-university-receives-150-000-grant-from-hayden-foundation-to-continue-trades-education-scholarship-program Roger Williams University Receives $150,000 Grant From Hayden Foundation To Continue Trades Education Scholarship Program.jpg AFSA Celebrates Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., set the stage for AFSA44, the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s annual Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition, Oct. 15–18. Washington, D.C., set the stage for AFSA44, the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s annual Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition, Oct. 15–18. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22474 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:25:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22474-afsa-celebrates-convention-exhibition-and-apprentice-competition-in-washington-dc AFSA Celebrates Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition in Washington, D.C..jpg AFSA Celebrates Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition in Washington, D.C..jpg AFSA Celebrates Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition in Washington, D.C. 2.jpg PHCC Names Valerie Butler 2025 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Already excelling in the plumbing profession while still learning, Valerie Butler was honored recently as the PHCC 2025 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year. Already excelling in the plumbing profession while still learning, Valerie Butler was honored recently as the PHCC 2025 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22438 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:41:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22438-phcc-names-valerie-butler-2025-plumbing-apprentice-of-the-year PHCC Names Valerie Butler 2025 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year .jpg PHCC Honors Jantzen Fisher HVAC Apprentice of the Year Demonstrating exceptional technical skills, leadership, and a passion for the HVAC profession, Jantzen Fisher of South Dakota has been named the 2025 HVAC Apprentice of the Year. Demonstrating exceptional technical skills, leadership, and a passion for the HVAC profession, Jantzen Fisher of South Dakota has been named the 2025 HVAC Apprentice of the Year.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22437 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:05:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22437-phcc-honors-jantzen-fisher-hvac-apprentice-of-the-year PHCC Honors Jantzen Fisher HVAC Apprentice of the Year.jpg PHCC Names Cody Schroeder 2025 Plumbing Instructor of the Year The award – sponsored by PHCC Corporate Partner Milwaukee Tool – was presented at PHCC CONNECT 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The award – sponsored by PHCC Corporate Partner Milwaukee Tool – was presented at PHCC CONNECT 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22436 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:36:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22436-phcc-names-cody-schroeder-2025-plumbing-instructor-of-the-year PHCC Names Cody Schroeder 2025 Plumbing Instructor of the Year.jpg PHCC Educational Foundation Congratulates Its 2025 National Plumbing Apprentice Contest Winners The PHCC Educational Foundation is proud to announce the winners of its national plumbing apprentice contest. The PHCC Educational Foundation is proud to announce the winners of its national plumbing apprentice contest. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22422 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:36:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22422-phcc-educational-foundation-congratulates-its-2025-national-plumbing-apprentice-contest-winners PHCC Educational Foundation Congratulates Its 2025 National Plumbing Apprentice Contest Winners.jpg Dive Brief: California Greenlights $25M for Apprenticeship Programs Through the Employment Training Panel, the cash targets 88 apprenticeship programs and 22,208 workers, many in construction. Through the Employment Training Panel, the cash targets 88 apprenticeship programs and 22,208 workers, many in construction.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22373 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:24:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22373-dive-brief-california-greenlights-25m-for-apprenticeship-programs Dive Brief-California Greenlights $25M for Apprenticeship Programs.jpg Labor Department Renews OSHA Consultation with Upper Bucks County Tech School to Advance Young Worker Safety Under the renewed five-year agreement, the alliance will develop curricula addressing a range of topics, including hazards in the construction industry. Under the renewed five-year agreement, the alliance will develop curricula addressing a range of topics, including hazards in the construction industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21999 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:33:57 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21999-us-department-of-labor-renews-pennsylvania-osha-consultation-upper-bucks-county-technical-school-alliance-promoting-young-worker-safety US Department of Labor Renews Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation, Upper Bucks County Technical School Alliance Promoting Young Worker Safety.jpg Hartsfield-Jackson to Hold First Welding Apprenticeship Graduation Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will celebrate its first welding apprentices graduation (Cohort 1), Friday, July 25, 2025. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will celebrate its first welding apprentices graduation (Cohort 1), Friday, July 25, 2025.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21894 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:34:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21894-hartsfield-jackson-to-hold-first-welding-apprenticeship-graduation Hartsfield-Jackson to Hold First Welding Apprenticeship Graduation.jpg PHCC CONNECT 2025 to Feature Product & Technology Showcase, Learning Labs and Podcast Pods PHCC invites plumbing and HVAC professionals to experience the future of the industry at CONNECT 2025, Oct. 27–30, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. PHCC invites plumbing and HVAC professionals to experience the future of the industry at CONNECT 2025, Oct. 27–30, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21862 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21862-phcc-connect-2025-to-feature-product-and-technology-showcase-learning-labs-and-podcast-pods PHCC CONNECT 2025 to Feature Product & Technology Showcase,.jpg Applications Now Available for PHCC Educational Foundation 2025 Scholarship Program Over $150,000 in PHCC scholarship opportunities are available. Over $150,000 in PHCC scholarship opportunities are available. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21057 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:56:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21057-applications-now-available-for-phcc-educational-foundation-2025-scholarship-program Applications Now Available for PHCC Educational Foundation 2025 Scholarship Program.jpg UA VIP Graduate Achieves Journeyman Status, Opens Side Business Lanham also utilized the skills he acquired from Camp Lejeune’s Welding Class 11 and his apprenticeship to launch his own side business, Semper Dimes, specializing in crafting leather products and welding hoods. Lanham also utilized the skills he acquired from Camp Lejeune’s Welding Class 11 and his apprenticeship to launch his own side business, Semper Dimes, specializing in crafting leather products and welding hoods.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21043 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:10:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21043-ua-vip-graduate-achieves-journeyman-status-opens-side-business UA VIP Graduate Achieves Journeyman Status, Opens Side Business.jpg Mechanical Skills Plumbing Apprentice School to Build New State-of-the-Art Facility in Beech Grove In response to the growing demand for skilled trades professionals, Mechanical Skills Plumbing Apprentice School is set to build a new, state-of-the-art facility in Beech Grove. In response to the growing demand for skilled trades professionals, Mechanical Skills Plumbing Apprentice School is set to build a new, state-of-the-art facility in Beech Grove.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20917 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:29:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20917-mechanical-skills-plumbing-apprentice-school-to-build-new-state-of-the-art-facility-in-beech-grove Mechanical Skills Plumbing Apprentice School to Build New State-of-the-Art Facility in Beech Grove.jpg Register to Attend Elevate 2025: Built Environment Workforce Summit Industry leaders, policymakers, and workforce experts convene to tackle the critical labor shortage facing America’s built environment. Industry leaders, policymakers, and workforce experts convene to tackle the critical labor shortage facing America’s built environment.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20789 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:50:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20789-register-to-attend-elevate-2025-built-environment-workforce-summit Register to Attend Elevate 2025-Built Environment Workforce Summit.jpg New White Paper Confirms Value of Jointly Trusteed Apprenticeship Programs in Construction A new white paper commissioned by the U.S. Department of Labor affirms the benefits of jointly trusteed (union) registered apprenticeship programs. A new white paper commissioned by the U.S. Department of Labor affirms the benefits of jointly trusteed (union) registered apprenticeship programs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20771 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:39:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20771-new-white-paper-confirms-value-of-jointly-trusteed-apprenticeship-programs-in-construction New White Paper Confirms Value of Jointly Trusteed Apprenticeship Programs in Construction.jpg DEWALT Aims to Educate and Inspire Young Pros During National Apprenticeship Week In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week taking place this week, DEWALT surveyed pre-apprentices across the U.S. to better understand which obstacles might stand in the way of establishing a lifelong career in the field. In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week taking place this week, DEWALT surveyed pre-apprentices across the U.S. to better understand which obstacles might stand in the way of establishing a lifelong career in the field.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20499 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:49:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20499-dewalt-aims-to-educate-and-inspire-young-pros-during-national-apprenticeship-week DEWALT Aims to Educate and Inspire Young Pros During National Apprenticeship Week.jpg Dylan Whitaker Wins National Apprentice Competition The fire sprinkler fitter takes first place at AFSA’s 31st annual national apprentice competition. The fire sprinkler fitter takes first place at AFSA’s 31st annual national apprentice competition.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20359 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20359-dylan-whitaker-wins-national-apprentice-competition Dylan Whitaker Wins National Apprentice Competition.jpg Alex Phrommany of South Dakota Wins PHCC HVAC Apprentice of the Year Award PHCC Corporate Partner Rheem sponsored the award, which was presented this week during PHCC CONNECT 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. PHCC Corporate Partner Rheem sponsored the award, which was presented this week during PHCC CONNECT 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20316 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:44:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20316-alex-phrommany-of-south-dakota-wins-phcc-hvac-apprentice-of-the-year-award Alex Phrommany of South Dakota Wins PHCC HVAC Apprentice of the Year Award.jpg Andrew Wilson of Iowa Named PHCC Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Sponsored by Delta Faucet, the award was presented at PHCC CONNECT 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. Sponsored by Delta Faucet, the award was presented at PHCC CONNECT 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20315 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20315-andrew-wilson-of-iowa-named-phcc-plumbing-apprentice-of-the-year Andrew Wilson of Iowa Named PHCC Plumbing Apprentice of the Year.jpg Top Plumbing and HVACR Apprentices Gear Up for Epic Showdown at PHCC CONNECT 2024 Plumbing and HVACR apprentice contests in Birmingham are set to showcase top talent this year. Plumbing and HVACR apprentice contests in Birmingham are set to showcase top talent this year.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20134 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20134-top-plumbing-and-hvacr-apprentices-gear-up-for-epic-showdown-at-phcc-connect-2024 Top Plumbing and HVACR Apprentices Gear Up for Epic Showdown at PHCC CONNECT 2024.jpg Top Plumbing and HVACR Apprentices Gear Up for Epic Showdown at PHCC CONNECT 2024.jpg Top Plumbing and HVACR Apprentices Gear Up for Epic Showdown at PHCC CONNECT 2024 1.jpg