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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.