Generation PHCP

A. O. Smith APCOM Manufacturing Facility Welcomes Local High School Students for Manufacturing Day Event

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:08:00 -0400

The event provided students with firsthand exposure to modern manufacturing careers and the opportunities available within the industry.

U.S. Apprentice Charles Goede Earns International Medal at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:58:00 -0400

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.

Milwaukee Tool Joins Alliance for America's Skilled Trades

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:28:00 -0400

Milwaukee Tool expects its total investment in U.S. skilled trades workforce development to exceed $200 million.

Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence Awarded in 18 States

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:24:00 -0400

A total of $2 million in cash prizes was awarded on Sept. 29 across the United States to 25 outstanding high school skilled trades teachers and their programs.

Winsupply of East Baltimore Opens

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:45:00 -0400

President Jason Brown and his 12 employees serve the fire suppression and fabrication and sprinkler needs of Baltimore and its surrounding cities.

Generation PHCP Class of 2026

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:27:18 -0400

For our eighth annual young professional feature, PHCPPros is proud to highlight 14 outstanding individuals age 40 and under who are making their mark across the PHCP community.

National Technical Institute Sends 180 Las Vegas Technicians Into Workforce

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:27:00 -0400

The graduating class included 92 HVAC technicians, 48 plumbing technicians and 40 electrical technicians.

DECKED Finds Skilled Trade Workers Love Their Work, Incur Less Debt, but Feel Overlooked

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:29:00 -0400

Most tradespeople report job satisfaction, yet 78% say Americans undervalue the trades.

Bring Back the Trades Sells Out 2026 Massachusetts Skills Expo

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:31:00 -0400

It's the second year BBTT has brought the Skills Expo to Massachusetts, and the first time the event has sold out at this venue.

Johnson Controls Awards $3 Million to Help Build Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The program has supported more than 5,800 students, helping build the skilled workforce needed for critical industries nationwide.

Dive Brief: High Schoolers Say School Counselors Emphasize College Pathways, Not CTE

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:52:00 -0400

The findings come as career and technical education has gained traction and are “concerning” amid broader postsecondary shifts, a Rand report said.

PPI Forms New Group to Nurture Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:27:00 -0400

The group focused on providing a way to learn more about how plastic piping systems provide sustainable and resilient solutions for a wide range of building environment applications.

Opening a Door (and Keeping it Open) to the Trades

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We planned to talk to Valerie Butler earlier in the day when we headed to see her at P.I.P.E. Inc., a contractor specializing in commercial plumbing and fire protection in the Indianapolis market and where she’s worked since 2020.

More Than a Paycheck: What the Next Generation Actually Wants from the Trades

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In the trades, most owners learn a simple lesson early: Good work gets rewarded with more work. You start out in the field. You solve problems. Customers trust you.

Turning the Page: A Flyer and a Fresh Start

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

After surviving heroin addiction and an abusive relationship, Alayna Chavez was looking for a way to start over. Then, she saw a flyer for trade school.

Bring Back the Trades Returns to Massachusetts October 29 With Skills Expo in Marlborough

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:47:00 -0400

More than 1,000 students are already registered, and exhibitor spots are filling fast.

Congratulations to Coleton Haggin, Recipient of Thomas J. Wanner Memorial Scholarship

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:55:00 -0400

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.

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.