Participants discuss tax reform, infrastructure needs, workforce development
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) was part of a select group of p-h-c industry representatives who participated in a Sept. 14 meeting at the White House and discussed the importance of tax reform, infrastructure needs and, most importantly, workforce development. The group stressed that p-h-c industry leaders are eager to be an integral part of developing and implementing solutions. The meeting was a joint collaboration facilitated by the American Supply Association and PHCC — National Association.
“We were so pleased to meet with chief policy makers to emphasize the critical nature of our industry’s workforce shortage and discuss ways to prepare our young people to enter our industry through increased pathways to success while still in high school,” PHCC President-elect Laurie Crigler said. “Our workforce and our future workforce are critical to maintain the nation’s health and to expand the American economy. Our industry has wonderful opportunities but we cannot find enough qualified individuals with the necessary skill sets to fill our needs.”