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.

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

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. 

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.