Generation PHCP

AHR Expo Announces 2027 Innovation Awards Winners

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:18:00 -0400

The winning innovations will be on display in Chicago, Jan. 25-27, 2027.

RLS Sponsors Rising Leaders Course

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:26:00 -0400

RLS will support leadership development for the next generation of HVAC/R leaders through the PHCC Educational Foundation’s self-paced online course.

PHCC Educational Foundation Launches Rising Leaders Course

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:38:00 -0400

This course is the newest addition to the PHCC Academy’s online curriculum, a comprehensive platform for HVAC and plumbing apprentices at all stages of their career.

Women in HVACR and Carrier Partner to Award $55,000 in Scholarships

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:52:00 -0400

Women in HVACR and Carrier Global are partnering to award scholarships to 11 female students pursuing technical careers in the HVACR industry.

LIXIL Champions the Next Generation of Trade Professionals at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:15:00 -0400

LIXIL showcased young plumbing talent at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, highlighting its efforts to address skilled labor shortages and strengthen the future trades workforce.

Watts Marks 10 Years of Training With Student Visit

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:45:00 -0400

Watts welcomed plumbing students from Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School to its North Andover facility on Oct. 7.

AFSA45: A Texas-Sized Success

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:06:00 -0400

Nearly 1,600 fire sprinkler professionals gathered in San Antonio for AFSA45, featuring education, networking, a sold-out exhibition and the National Apprentice Competition.

A. O. Smith Hosts Manufacturing Day Event for South Carolina High School Students

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:23:00 -0400

Throughout the day, students participated in interactive sessions focused on robotics, maintenance, welding, innovation through 3D printing, continuous improvement and smart factory technologies.

Gianna Delucia Receives Foster McCarl Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:29:00 -0400

Congratulations to Gianna Delucia on receiving the Foster McCarl Jr. Memorial Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast in Phoenix, Arizona.

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.