The two-day training offers real-world fire pump testing experience for ITM technicians, AHJs, and facility managers.

Construction project managers attending the PHCC Educational Foundation’s Essentials of Project Management class learned that effective management often begins with thinking like a detective.

Designed to bridge the skilled trades gap, the program swaps traditional desks for hands-on experience, allowing high school students to build skills in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing trades during the school day. 

IMEC has launched the NextGen Makers Internship Program to help small and mid-sized Illinois manufacturers build a skilled workforce through structured, hands-on internships.

Elite technicians demonstrate the advanced skills required beyond basic repair to succeed in the future of the trade.

The check was presented to the foundation during the AHR Expo in Las Vegas on Feb. 3, 2026, by Navien CEO TH Kim and Chief Operating Officer Darren Sheehan.

New research shows the majority of teens would consider a job in the skilled trades over college knowing the pay is higher than average.

Leading companies from across the sector showcased the latest innovations, technologies, and solutions driving the water and wastewater industry forward.

The skilled trades have built nations — from homes, schools and roads to commercial buildings and infrastructure that power daily life.

In an industry where actions speak louder than words, Nate Agentis explains why every job site interaction is a silent training session for the next generation of plumbing leaders.