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Housecall Pro Announces 20 Trade Academy Scholarship Winners

Scholarship recipients pursuing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing careers reflect increasing demand for trade education nationwide.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

June 5, 2026

The Trade Academy Scholarship is part of Housecall Pro's broader commitment to supporting the future of the skilled trades through education, workforce development and industry advocacy.

A young technician's hands working on a project while an older technician helps.

Showcasing HVAC Excellence on a National Stage

Paige Burns discusses Trane's ongoing support of the ServiceTitan National HVAC Championship and its role in promoting technical excellence and workforce development.

Kristen R. Bayles

June 4, 2026

The annual competition highlights the industry's top technicians while inspiring future generations to pursue careers in HVAC.

76 Students Selected for SkillCat HVAC JobReady Program

SkillCat and EGIA launch the HVAC JobReady Program in partnership.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

June 2, 2026

New 13-week program is giving students free training, hands-on experience, free tools, and guaranteed job interviews.

PPATEC Expands Operations and Curriculum

New classrooms, expanded lab facilities and strong manufacturer partnerships are helping PPATEC prepare the next generation of skilled technicians.

John Vastyan

June 1, 2026

PPATEC's new Grantville, Pennsylvania training center is three times larger than its previous facility, positioning the organization to expand hands-on HVAC/R and hydronics education while helping address the industry's workforce shortage.

AUX AIR USA One-Way Cassette

The compact, ductless system is built for tight ceiling spaces.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

May 28, 2026

The One-Way Cassette's body fits between 14-inch joist spacing, allowing the unit to sit in the ceiling without major ductwork.

Cecilia Smith, Owner, HER Heating & Cooling.

HER Heating & Cooling Achieves National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification

This certification recognizes the company as a woman-owned, operated, and controlled business.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

May 26, 2026

Achieving WBE certification marks a milestone for HER Heating & Cooling, opening new opportunities for partnerships with corporations and government agencies that prioritize supplier diversity programs.

ACCA launches National HVAC Tech Day nominations

National HVAC Tech Day is observed each year on June 22.

April 22, 2026

Nominations are open through May 2026, and welcome technicians across all roles and experience levels.

How manufacturers are reframing risk, resilience and return in 2026

In an uncertain market, predictive maintenance and domestic manufacturing are emerging as the new pillars of risk management and competitive strength.

Kristen R. Bayles

April 22, 2026

Bryan O'Toole and Paul Spradling weigh in on the state of the manufacturing market, and what it means for contractors.

LG debuts new HVAC training academy in Orange, CA

LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA co-sponsored a series of events throughout California Heat Pump Week, highlighted by stops from LG Mobile Showroom.

April 21, 2026

LG’s participation in California Heat Pump Week supports the acceleration of heat pump adoption across California and the state’s goals for a more electrified future.