Generation PHCP https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Wells Fargo Pledges $1 Million Donation Toward Skilled Trades in Pennsylvania This additional donation from Wells Fargo underscores its broader commitment to economic empowerment and workforce development across the communities it serves. This additional donation from Wells Fargo underscores its broader commitment to economic empowerment and workforce development across the communities it serves.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23609 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:52:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23609-wells-fargo-pledges-1-million-donation-toward-skilled-trades-in-pennsylvania Wells Fargo Pledges $1 Million Donation Toward Skilled Trades in Pennsylvania.jpg National Plumbing Competition Draws Top Talent to SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta The 2026 National Plumbing Competition drew 48 of the country’s top plumbing students currently enrolled in high school, vocational, technical and post-secondary schools. The 2026 National Plumbing Competition drew 48 of the country’s top plumbing students currently enrolled in high school, vocational, technical and post-secondary schools.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23606 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:54:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23606-national-plumbing-competition-draws-top-talent-to-skillsusa-championship-in-atlanta National Plumbing Competition Draws Top Talent to SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta.jpg Copper Development Association Supports Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals at SkillsUSA National Championships The association’s longstanding partnership with PHCC Educational Foundation helps provide materials, expertise, and mentorship to aspiring plumbers from across the country. The association’s longstanding partnership with PHCC Educational Foundation helps provide materials, expertise, and mentorship to aspiring plumbers from across the country.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23603 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:10:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23603-copper-development-association-supports-next-generation-of-skilled-trades-professionals-at-skillsusa-national-championships Copper Development Association Supports Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals at SkillsUSA National Championships.jpg Bring Back the Trades Expands Tool Grant Program With Support From etA and Milwaukee Tool Bring Back the Trades, the electrical training ALLIANCE and Milwaukee Tool will award two monthly tool grants valued at $1,500 or more to support skilled trades programs at U.S. schools and nonprofits through 2026. Bring Back the Trades, the electrical training ALLIANCE and Milwaukee Tool will award two monthly tool grants valued at $1,500 or more to support skilled trades programs at U.S. schools and nonprofits through 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23593 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:38:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23593-bring-back-the-trades-expands-tool-grant-program-with-support-from-eta-and-milwaukee-tool Bring Back the Trades Expands Tool Grant Program With Support From etA and Milwaukee Tool.jpg MingleMakers UG Announces Launch of First Official WeldArt World Championship Associated With IIW This revolutionary international competition is organized in official association with the International Institute of Welding (IIW). This revolutionary international competition is organized in official association with the International Institute of Welding (IIW).

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23586 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:26:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23586-minglemakers-ug-announces-launch-of-first-official-weldart-world-championship-associated-with-iiw MingleMakers UG Announces Launch of First Official WeldArt World Championship Associated With IIW.jpg Bradford White Strengthens Skilled Trades Education Through PHCC Support, Product Donations The donations come as part of Bradford White's ongoing commitment to workforce development and skilled trades education. The donations come as part of Bradford White's ongoing commitment to workforce development and skilled trades education.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23584 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23584-bradford-white-strengthens-skilled-trades-education-through-phcc-support-product-donations Bradford White Strengthens Skilled Trades Education Through PHCC Support, Product Donations.jpg Bring Back the Trades and Milwaukee Tool Award First Tool Grant to Manchester School of Technology Vocational students were surprised with professional-grade Electrical Tool Kit in inaugural award of the national grant program. Vocational students were surprised with professional-grade Electrical Tool Kit in inaugural award of the national grant program.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23581 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:23:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23581-bring-back-the-trades-and-milwaukee-tool-award-first-tool-grant-to-manchester-school-of-technology Bring Back the Trades and Milwaukee Tool Award First Tool Grant to Manchester School of Technology.jpg Congratulations to Jill Kennicott, Recipient of Ferguson Women in Mechanical Industry Scholarship Congratulations to Jill Kennicott on receiving a Ferguson Women in the Mechanical Industry Scholarship at MCAA26 this past March. Congratulations to Jill Kennicott on receiving a Ferguson Women in the Mechanical Industry Scholarship at MCAA26 this past March.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23572 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23572-congratulations-to-jill-kennicott-recipient-of-ferguson-women-in-mechanical-industry-scholarship Congratulations to Jill Kennicott, Recipient of Ferguson Women in Mechanical Industry Scholarship.jpg Housecall Pro Announces 2026 Trade Academy Scholarship Recipients The announcement comes as interest in skilled trades careers continues to rise among younger generations. The announcement comes as interest in skilled trades careers continues to rise among younger generations.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23570 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23570-housecall-pro-announces-2026-trade-academy-scholarship-recipients Housecall Pro Announces 2026 Trade Academy Scholarship Recipients.webp 76 Students Selected for SkillCat’s First-of-Its-Kind HVAC JobReady Program in Partnership With EGIA A new 13-week program is giving students free training, hands-on experience, free tools, and guaranteed job interviews, creating one of the fastest pathways into the HVAC workforce. A new 13-week program is giving students free training, hands-on experience, free tools, and guaranteed job interviews, creating one of the fastest pathways into the HVAC workforce.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23558 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23558-76-students-selected-for-skillcats-first-of-its-kind-hvac-jobready-program-in-partnership-with-egia 76 Students Selected for SkillCat’s First-of-Its-Kind HVAC JobReady Program in Partnership With EGIA.jpg Bradford White Sparks Interest in Skilled Trades With New Children's Book Bradford White announces the launch of "No Hot Water!? Plumber Paige to The Rescue!," a children's book written by Paige Knowles and illustrated by Rhiannon Duch. Bradford White  announces the launch of "No Hot Water!? Plumber Paige to The Rescue!," a children's book written by Paige Knowles and illustrated by Rhiannon Duch.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23556 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23556-bradford-white-sparks-interest-in-skilled-trades-with-new-childrens-book Bradford White Sparks Interest in Skilled Trades With New Children's Book .jpg Congratulations to Jake Prout, Recipient of the Robert T. Armistead Memorial Scholarship Congratulations to Jake Prout on receiving one of the Robert T. Armistead Memorial Scholarships at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on March 18. Congratulations to Jake Prout on receiving one of the Robert T. Armistead Memorial Scholarships at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on March 18.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23543 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23543-congratulations-to-jake-prout-recipient-of-the-robert-t-armistead-memorial-scholarship Congratulations to Jake Prout, Recipient of the Robert T. Armistead Memorial Scholarship.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 Skills Ontario Welcomes Provincial Investment to Expand Training for In-Demand Careers This landmark investment represents a significant step forward in strengthening Ontario’s workforce and preparing students for rewarding, in-demand careers. This landmark investment represents a significant step forward in strengthening Ontario’s workforce and preparing students for rewarding, in-demand careers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23517 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:44:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23517-skills-ontario-welcomes-provincial-investment-to-expand-training-for-in-demand-careers Skills Ontario Welcomes Provincial Investment to Expand Training for In-Demand Careers.webp The Training Center Launches Summer Trade School Program for New Jersey High Schoolers This 10-day accelerated multi-trade bootcamp is designed to give students ages 16–19 and recent graduates a hands-on head start in one of the state’s most in-demand essential trades. This 10-day accelerated multi-trade bootcamp is designed to give students ages 16–19 and recent graduates a hands-on head start in one of the state’s most in-demand essential trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23516 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:47:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23516-the-training-center-launches-summer-trade-school-program-for-new-jersey-high-schoolers The Training Center Launches Summer Trade School Program for New Jersey High Schoolers.jpg U.S. Department of Education Issues Final Rule to Create New Workforce Pell Grant Program The U.S. Department of Education’s new Workforce Pell Grant program will allow students to use Pell Grants for short-term job training programs beginning July 1, 2026. The U.S. Department of Education’s new Workforce Pell Grant program will allow students to use Pell Grants for short-term job training programs beginning July 1, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23514 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23514-us-department-of-education-issues-final-rule-to-create-new-workforce-pell-grant-program U.S. Department of Education Issues Final Rule to Create New Workforce Pell Grant Program.jpg Congratulations to Will Pedersen, Recipient of Finding Your GreatFuture Scholarship Congratulations to Will Pedersen on receiving the Finding Your GreatFuture Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on March 18th. Congratulations to Will Pedersen on receiving the Finding Your GreatFuture Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on March 18th.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23498 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:27:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23498-congratulations-to-will-pedersen-recipient-of-the-finding-your-greatfuture-scholarship Congratulations to Will Pedersen, Recipient of the Finding Your GreatFuture Scholarship.jpg FCPS Adult and Community Education Announces Expanded Skilled Trades Scholarship Opportunities for Fall 2026 The initiative reflects FCPS ACE’s continued investment in workforce development and expanding access to career training in high-demand industries. The initiative reflects FCPS ACE’s continued investment in workforce development and expanding access to career training in high-demand industries.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23494 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:10:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23494-fcps-adult-and-community-education-announces-expanded-skilled-trades-scholarship-opportunities-for-fall-2026 FCPS Adult and Community Education Announces Expanded Skilled Trades Scholarship Opportunities for Fall 2026.jpg Over 1,500 Attend First-Ever Maine Skills Expo at SMCC; $22,500 in Scholarships Awarded The event drew over 1,500 attendees eager to fill the gym floor and nearby parking lot to engage with 70 hands-on trades exhibits. The event drew over 1,500 attendees eager to fill the gym floor and nearby parking lot to engage with 70 hands-on trades exhibits.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23472 Thu, 21 May 2026 17:10:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23472-over-1-500-attend-first-ever-maine-skills-expo-at-smcc-22-500-in-scholarships-awarded Over 1,500 Attend First-Ever Maine Skills Expo at SMCC; $22,500 in Scholarships Awarded.jpg Trimble Empowers Future Skilled Workforce Through National SkillsUSA Sponsorship The collaboration focuses on workforce optimization, a core Trimble value that addresses the widening skills gap by making professional technology more accessible. The collaboration focuses on workforce optimization, a core Trimble value that addresses the widening skills gap by making professional technology more accessible.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23467 Wed, 20 May 2026 16:26:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23467-trimble-empowers-future-skilled-workforce-through-national-skillsusa-sponsorship Trimble Empowers Future Skilled Workforce Through National SkillsUSA Sponsorship.jpg Milwaukee Tool Expands Safety Training Focus to Include Mental Health During 2026 Construction Safety Week During Construction Safety Week (May 4–8, 2026), Milwaukee Tool expanded its safety training focus to include mental health; introducing a new partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. During Construction Safety Week (May 4–8, 2026), Milwaukee Tool expanded its safety training focus to include mental health; introducing a new partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23451 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23451-milwaukee-tool-expands-safety-training-focus-to-include-mental-health-during-2026-construction-safety-week Milwaukee Tool Expands Safety Training Focus to Include Mental Health During 2026 Construction Safety Week.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 Rebellion Research: 25 Best Trade Schools in America in 2026 for High Paying Careers Without a Four Year Degree Trade schools are becoming one of the fastest-growing alternatives to traditional college in the United States. Trade schools are becoming one of the fastest-growing alternatives to traditional college in the United States.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23423 Fri, 08 May 2026 15:25:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23423-rebellion-research-25-best-trade-schools-in-america-in-2026-for-high-paying-careers-without-a-four-year-degree Rebellion Research 25 Best Trade Schools in America in 2026 for High Paying Careers Without a Four Year Degree.webp ACCA President and CEO Inspires Next Generation of Tradespeople in Recognition of National Skilled Trades Day ACCA President and CEO Barton James marked National Skilled Trades Day by stepping into the classroom to share with children just how important the skilled trades are. ACCA President and CEO Barton James marked National Skilled Trades Day by stepping into the classroom to share with children just how important the skilled trades are.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23414 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23414-acca-president-and-ceo-inspires-next-generation-of-tradespeople-in-recognition-of-national-skilled-trades-day ACCA President and CEO Inspires Next Generation of Tradespeople in Recognition of National Skilled Trades Day.jpg Explore The Trades and Ferguson Grow Skilled Trades Education With New Grants to 18 Schools The 2026 Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson equipment grant recipients were announced May 6 in celebration of National Skilled Trades Day. The 2026 Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson equipment grant recipients were announced May 6 in celebration of National Skilled Trades Day.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23413 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:49:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23413-explore-the-trades-and-ferguson-grow-skilled-trades-education-with-new-grants-to-18-schools Explore The Trades and Ferguson Grow Skilled Trades Education With New Grants to 18 Schools.jpg Ferguson Working Toward a Goal of Connecting 50,000 Young People to Skilled Trades by 2030 That goal is closely connected to another long-term need: the ability to build and maintain the homes and infrastructure communities rely on. That goal is closely connected to another long-term need: the ability to build and maintain the homes and infrastructure communities rely on.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23409 Wed, 06 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23409-ferguson-working-toward-a-goal-of-connecting-50-000-young-people-to-skilled-trades-by-2030 Ferguson Working Toward a Goal of Connecting 50,000 Young People to Skilled Trades by 2030.jpg Skillveri to Power VR Welding Competition at Bring Back the Trades Skills Expo The May 19, 2026, event in South Portland gives students a platform to showcase their technical skills while competing for a prize benefiting their educational institution. The May 19, 2026, event in South Portland gives students a platform to showcase their technical skills while competing for a prize benefiting their educational institution.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23407 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23407-skillveri-to-power-vr-welding-competition-at-bring-back-the-trades-skills-expo Skillveri to Power VR Welding Competition at Bring Back the Trades Skills Expo.jpg Trade School is Not a Lesser Option – U.S. News Trade school is a powerful pathway into an essential part of the American economy. Trade school is a powerful pathway into an essential part of the American economy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23397 Tue, 05 May 2026 14:20:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23397-trade-school-is-not-a-lesser-option-us-news Trade School is Not a Lesser Option – U.S. News.jpg Congratulations to Missy Meigs, Recipient of The Bolton Family Scholarship The scholarship honors the family’s dedicated volunteer work within the communities they serve in Rhode Island. The scholarship honors the family’s dedicated volunteer work within the communities they serve in Rhode Island. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23391 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:55:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23391-congratulations-to-missy-meigs-recipient-of-the-bolton-family-scholarship Congratulations to Missy Meigs, Recipient of The Bolton Family Scholarship.jpg Congratulations to Joe Robertson, Recipient of the Tyfoom Become More Scholarship Tyfoom established a $5,000 scholarship to empower the next generation of leaders dedicated to improving culture, safety and engagement in the workplace. Tyfoom established a $5,000 scholarship to empower the next generation of leaders dedicated to improving culture, safety and engagement in the workplace.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23359 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:59:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23359-congratulations-to-joe-robertson-recipient-of-the-tyfoom-become-more-scholarship Congratulations to Joe Robertson, Recipient of the Tyfoom Become More Scholarship.jpg