The AHR Expo wrapped a monumental week in Vegas, taking over the Central and South Halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 2-4.

The conference drew 3,825 registrants and featured more than 400 committee meetings, over 100 technical sessions and a robust slate of networking and professional development opportunities.

Nearly 1.4 million United States jobs projected to be open across seven core trades.

The new offerings focus on enhancing communication skills and sales training needed to build high-performing individuals and improve a company’s bottom line.

The Don P. and Elaine M. Hayden scholarships help address Rhode Island’s critical labor shortage by providing financial support for students enrolled in RWU’s trades programs.

The PHCC Educational Foundation is increasing its scholarship awards in 2026, committing $180,000 across 75 scholarships to help plumbing and HVACR apprentices and students overcome the cost of technical training.

Amid labor shortages and economic uncertainty, Skills Ontario is calling on the provincial government to sustain and expand funding for skilled trades and technology education.

Ancora Education expands skilled trades training in North Carolina with a new plumbing program launching Feb. 9 at Miller-Motte College in Raleigh.

The hands-on events are designed for students, families, educators, employers, and community members across New England.

In this new role, Hillier will focus on driving growth and deepening relationships with Neuco’s wholesale distributor customers.