Generation PHCP

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.

National Plumbing Competition Draws Top Talent to SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:54:00 -0400

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.

Copper Development Association Supports Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals at SkillsUSA National Championships

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:10:00 -0400

The association’s longstanding partnership with PHCC Educational Foundation helps provide materials, expertise, and mentorship to aspiring plumbers from across the country.

Bring Back the Trades Expands Tool Grant Program With Support From etA and Milwaukee Tool

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:38:00 -0400

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.

MingleMakers UG Announces Launch of First Official WeldArt World Championship Associated With IIW

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:26:00 -0400

This revolutionary international competition is organized in official association with the International Institute of Welding (IIW).

Bradford White Strengthens Skilled Trades Education Through PHCC Support, Product Donations

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:57:00 -0400

The donations come as part of Bradford White's ongoing commitment to workforce development and skilled trades education.

Bring Back the Trades and Milwaukee Tool Award First Tool Grant to Manchester School of Technology

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:23:00 -0400

Vocational students were surprised with professional-grade Electrical Tool Kit in inaugural award of the national grant program.

Congratulations to Jill Kennicott, Recipient of Ferguson Women in Mechanical Industry Scholarship

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Congratulations to Jill Kennicott on receiving a Ferguson Women in the Mechanical Industry Scholarship at MCAA26 this past March.

Housecall Pro Announces 2026 Trade Academy Scholarship Recipients

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:56:00 -0400

The announcement comes as interest in skilled trades careers continues to rise among younger generations.