Generation PHCP

New Skills Ontario Employment Training Program Sees Almost $1.2 Million Investment From Ontario Government

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:13:00 -0400

The Trade Up, Move Up Program will support 250 individuals looking to enter the skilled trades.

2026 ASHRAE Student Design Competition Winners Highlight Next-Generation Building Solutions

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:45:00 -0400

The 2026 ASHRAE Student Design Competition winners will be recognized at the 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Chicago.

National Technical Institute Celebrates 232 Houston Graduates

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:58:00 -0400

NTI recognized 232 graduates across its two Houston campuses, honoring students who completed HVAC, plumbing and electrical certificate programs.

Bring Back the Trades Names Tom Milligan to Board of Directors

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:45:00 -0400

Bring Back the Trades welcomes Tom Milligan to its board of directors, adding a trades leader and workforce-training advocate to its mission of closing the skilled labor gap.

Houzz Announces 2027 Scholarship Program for Future Construction and Design Professionals

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:24:00 -0400

The annual program awards five scholarships to students pursuing careers in construction, architecture, design and the skilled trades.

Congratulations to Lily Lubs, Recipient of Reilly Family Memorial Scholarship

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:51:00 -0400

Congratulations to Lily Lubs on receiving the Reilly Family Memorial Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast in Phoenix.

ASHRAE Awards $225,200 in Society Scholarships for 2026-2027 Academic Year

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:42:00 -0400

The scholarships recognize outstanding students pursuing engineering and built environment careers while supporting the industry's future workforce.

Congratulations to Preston McDonald, Recipient of the ATP Inspiring Future Leaders Scholarship

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:02:00 -0400

ATP presented a $2,500 scholarship designed to recognize, support, and inspire students whose goal is to pursue a degree in the mechanical industry.

National Technical Institute Graduates 103 Certified HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Technicians From Phoenix Campus

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:01:00 -0400

NTI’s largest graduating class of 2026 fills critical HVAC, plumbing and electrical jobs.

Bring Back the Trades Awards Additional June Tool Grant to Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:55:00 -0400

The June award, sponsored by Milwaukee Tool and the electrical training ALLIANCE (etA), provides a $1,500 Electrical Technologies Tool Kit to SICTC's Electrical program.

NIBCO and Webstone Donate Training Board to Support Skilled Trades Education

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:43:00 -0400

NIBCO and its Webstone brand have donated a custom-built boiler and water heater system training board to support hands-on education at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Colorado.

Bring Back the Trades Awards June Tool Grant to Hopewell High School

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:33:00 -0400

The student-run manufacturing enterprise in Huntersville to receive professional-grade Carpentry Tool Kit as North Carolina ranks among the nation's top 10 states for projected skilled trades deficit.

Bring Back the Trades Awards May 2026 Tool Grant to Council Junior-Senior High School

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:14:00 -0400

Idaho agricultural mechanics and welding students to receive professional-grade Milwaukee Tool Automotive Tool Kit as the state faces the nation's second-most severe skilled trades shortage.

AFSA Names Mindy Buckley 2026 Joe Heinrich Young Professional of the Year

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:49:00 -0400

Established in 2016, the Joe Heinrich Young Professional of the Year Award honors an emerging leader who exemplifies AFSA's NextGen Initiative through leadership, professional achievement, and service.

BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford and Google Launch New Alliance to Expand Skilled Workforce Training

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:16:00 -0400

The new coalition aims to help address America’s growing skilled labor shortage and create pathways to high-quality careers across the country.

Ferguson Invests $100K to Support Heavy Metal Summer Experience

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:21:00 -0400

Ferguson announces a new partnership with Heavy Metal Summer Experience to introduce the next generation of builders, plumbers and technicians to careers in the skilled trades.

PHCPPros Welcomes Tom Schulte as Account Executive

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

After completing training for his new role, Schulte will handle media sales in the Midwest and Southeast territories.

PHCC and Milwaukee Tool Expand Commitment to Building the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:28:00 -0400

PHCC and Milwaukee Tool expand their partnership with new workforce-development initiatives aimed at attracting and training the next generation of plumbing and HVAC professionals.

FCPS ACE Fall 2026 Apprenticeship Registration Open

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:46:00 -0400

Classes begin the week of Sept. 8, 2026, offering an affordable pathway to industry-recognized credentials and rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

Refrigeration School to Rebrand as Tulsa Welding School in Arizona

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:19:00 -0400

The rebranding coincides with a planned campus expansion and continued investment in skilled trades training programs.

Nominate a Young Professional for Our 2026 Generation PHCP Honorary Listing!

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:02:21 -0400

Help us celebrate those who are carrying the torch from previous generations and keeping the PHCP industry burning bright!

NTI Expands Training Program to Reno-Sparks to Ease Trade Worker Shortage

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:01:00 -0400

NTI will open fifth campus at the The Oddie District to bring HVAC, plumbing, and electrical programs to Northern Nevada.

America’s Skilled Trades Crisis Demands an All-Hands Response

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Speaking recently at the graduation ceremony at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told graduates that their talents would be in high demand as American technology companies continue the rapid buildout of data centers, semiconductor manufacturing and other projects related to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence.

Enthusiasm for Skilled Trades Careers Gains Momentum

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Across the United States, Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) is seeing enthusiasm for the skilled trades gain momentum — with governments increasingly focused on investing in career and technical education and on establishing new training initiatives.

SSPMA Announces Scholarship Winners

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:34:00 -0400

SSPMA has announced that Evelyn Tochtrop and Joel Janssen have been selected as the recipients of the 2026 SSPMA Scholarship Program.

ServiceTitan Partners With All Within My Hands to Support Workforce Education

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:48:00 -0400

ServiceTitan has partnered with All Within My Hands to support workforce education through the Metallica Scholars Initiative.

Bring Back the Trades Expands Research Initiative Examining Skilled Trades Workforce Gap

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:41:00 -0400

Bring Back the Trades has expanded its workforce research initiative with new support from Cintas to provide deeper insights into skilled labor shortages nationwide.

Google: Growing the Next Generation of American Workers

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:40:00 -0400

Google is expanding its total support for the skilled trades, helping train 300,000 skilled workers for high-demand careers.

Quality Training Centers Launches 'Trades Ready' Podcast Series

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:51:40 -0400

The new show features conversations with students, graduates and instructors sharing stories about training, career changes and opportunities in the skilled trades.

Wells Fargo Pledges $1 Million Donation Toward Skilled Trades in Pennsylvania

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:52:00 -0400

This additional donation from Wells Fargo underscores its broader commitment to economic empowerment and workforce development across the communities it serves.