Generation PHCP

PHCC Names Joseph Adam 2026 HVAC Instructor of the Year

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:14:00 -0500

Adam brings a passion for the HVAC trade and a strong commitment to helping the next generation of professionals succeed.

NIBCO Partners with Plumber Paige to Inspire the Next Generation Through New Children’s Book

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:44:00 -0500

The new children’s book inspired by NIBCO’s Plumbing Discovery House encourages early trades education and celebrates opportunities for the next generation.

Milwaukee Tool Named Exclusive National Tool Partner of Be Pro Be Proud

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:36:00 -0500

The partnership brings industry-leading tools and technology to immersive career experiences, inspiring the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

Virginia Apprentice Nathaniel Magner Earns PHCC 2026 HVAC Apprentice of the Year Award

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:32:00 -0500

The award, sponsored by PHCC Corporate Partner Rheem, was presented recently during PHCC CONNECT 2026 in Milwaukee.

NTI Now Accepting Reno-Sparks Campus Applications for Skilled Trades Classes

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:14:00 -0500

The first classes begin Nov. 30, offering hands-on HVAC, plumbing and electrical training to prepare students for careers in high-demand skilled trades.

Wolseley Canada Invests in the Future of Skilled Trades in Western Canada

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:19:00 -0500

Wolseley Canada is proud to support the next generation of skilled trades professionals through an investment in skilled trades education across Western Canada.

FCPS ACE Opens Winter 2027 Trades Scholarship Applications for Electrical and Plumbing Apprenticeship Courses

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:40:00 -0500

Students can apply for $1,000 tuition awards from Nov. 1-Dec. 31.

College Graduates Could Be the Skilled Trades’ Next Talent Pipeline

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

High school students have long been told that the clearest path to a rewarding career is to head to college and graduate with a four-year degree. While higher education still matters to many graduates, today’s labor market is challenging the idea that there is only one path.

How To Lead the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Evin Jarrett doesn’t wait to talk up the skilled trades with high schoolers. No, he’s got fourth-graders soldering pipe inside his classroom at Mayfair Elementary, Philadelphia’s second-largest elementary school.

Bring Back the Trades Spotlight: Meet Maria Arcieri

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

For Maria Arcieri, a challenge from a high school classmate was all it took to change her career path from cosmetology to automotive technology.

Passing His Second Chance Forward

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Everything Leon Garrett owned fit inside a single trash bag. He had one outfit, one backpack and a cellphone charger for a belt.

Brunt Commits to Donating $1 Million Worth of Work Boots to Trade School Students Next Year

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:57:00 -0400

Building on its pledge to donate 100,000 pairs of boots by 2030, the workwear brand is expanding its investment in the future of the trades in 2027.

PHCC Educational Foundation Announces New Executive Leadership and Growth Strategy

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:56:00 -0400

The PHCC Educational Foundation has announced key leadership appointments to guide its national workforce development, apprenticeship, and trade education programs.

Skylar Gregor Wins AFSA 33rd National Apprentice Competition

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:56:00 -0400

Nearly 1,600 spectators gathered in a crowded exhibit hall to watch the apprentices construct and pressure-test a mini fire sprinkler system.

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.

SaverLife and The BlackRock Foundation Bring Financial Wellness Platform to Skilled Trades Workers Nationwide

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Dedicated SaverLife x BlackRock Future Builders app now available to nearly 75,000 apprentices.

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.