Apprentice https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us PHCC Educational Foundation Boosts Workforce Development The PHCC Educational Foundation awarded a record 80 scholarships totaling up to $200,000 to students pursuing careers in the plumbing-heating-cooling industry. The PHCC Educational Foundation awarded a record 80 scholarships totaling up to $200,000 to students pursuing careers in the plumbing-heating-cooling industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24267 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24267-phcc-educational-foundation-boosts-workforce-development PHCC Educational Foundation Boosts Workforce Development.jpg AFSA45: A Texas-Sized Success Nearly 1,600 fire sprinkler professionals gathered in San Antonio for AFSA45, featuring education, networking, a sold-out exhibition and the National Apprentice Competition. Nearly 1,600 fire sprinkler professionals gathered in San Antonio for AFSA45, featuring education, networking, a sold-out exhibition and the National Apprentice Competition.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24266 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24266-afsa45-a-texas-sized-success AFSA45 A Texas-Sized Success.webp U.S. Apprentice Charles Goede Earns International Medal at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 The 20-year-old Connecticut native scores 704 in the plumbing and heating category, marking the first time a U.S. delegate medals at global competition in nearly a decade. The 20-year-old Connecticut native scores 704 in the plumbing and heating category, marking the first time a U.S. delegate medals at global competition in nearly a decade.


]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24226 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:58:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24226-us-apprentice-charles-goede-earns-international-medal-at-worldskills-shanghai-2026 U.S. Apprentice Charles Goede Earns International Medal at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.jpg Milwaukee Tool Joins Alliance for America's Skilled Trades Milwaukee Tool expects its total investment in U.S. skilled trades workforce development to exceed $200 million. Milwaukee Tool expects its total investment in U.S. skilled trades workforce development to exceed $200 million.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24223 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24223-milwaukee-tool-joins-alliance-for-americas-skilled-trades Milwaukee Tool Joins Alliance for America's Skilled Trades.webp Isuzu and U.S. Department of Labor Celebrate Major Milestone for Veterans Apprenticeship Program Signing ceremony at Isuzu Center of Excellence highlights Isuzu’s long-term commitment to Veterans, dealers and the skilled workforce supporting customers and commercial transportation industry. Signing ceremony at Isuzu Center of Excellence highlights Isuzu’s long-term commitment to Veterans, dealers and the skilled workforce supporting customers and commercial transportation industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24007 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:36:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24007-isuzu-and-us-department-of-labor-celebrate-major-milestone-for-veterans-apprenticeship-program Isuzu and U.S. Department of Labor Celebrate Major Milestone for Veterans Apprenticeship Program.jpg Congratulations to Coleton Haggin, Recipient of Thomas J. Wanner Memorial Scholarship Congratulations to Coleton Haggin on receiving the Thomas J. Wanner Memorial Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast this past spring in Phoenix. Congratulations to Coleton Haggin on receiving the Thomas J. Wanner Memorial Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast this past spring in Phoenix.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23960 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:55:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23960-congratulations-to-coleton-haggin-recipient-of-thomas-j-wanner-memorial-scholarship Congratulations to Coleton Haggin, Recipient of Thomas J. Wanner Memorial Scholarship.jpg FCPS ACE Fall 2026 Apprenticeship Registration Open Classes begin the week of Sept. 8, 2026, offering an affordable pathway to industry-recognized credentials and rewarding careers in the skilled trades. Classes begin the week of Sept. 8, 2026, offering an affordable pathway to industry-recognized credentials and rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23759 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23759-fcps-ace-fall-2026-apprenticeship-registration-open FCPS ACE Fall 2026 Apprenticeship Registration Open.jpg 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