The 2026 National Plumbing Competition drew 48 of the country’s top plumbing students currently enrolled in high school, vocational, technical and post-secondary schools.
This initiative comes as part of a wider “TOWER” program (Transitioning Opportunities for Work, Education and Reality), a career-help initiative organized by the Hamilton County Indiana Jail.
March 23, 2026
Adapted from PHCC Academy’s online curriculum, the HVAC and plumbing pre-apprenticeship courses could help address the state’s technician shortage where possible by equipping inmates with the necessary skills before they return to the community.
According to the company, this strengthens a shared commitment to supporting professional contractors and advancing the plumbing and HVAC industry.
March 20, 2026
PHCC Corporate Partners play a vital role in advancing the association’s mission by fostering innovation, promoting workforce development, and delivering meaningful value to contractor members.
Leading the class of twenty-four attendees through interactive discussions was Purdue University Professor Emeritus Kirk Alter.
March 11, 2026
During the four-day course, held March 4–7 at Milwaukee Tool’s headquarters in Brookfield, Wisconsin, participants explored how careful analysis, problem-solving, and attention to detail can help project managers identify issues early, make better decisions, and keep projects on track.
The two organizations have launched a strategic collaboration as a part of their shared mission to strengthen the contracting industry.
March 4, 2026
ACCA and PHCC have collaborated for years to help advance the interests of businesses and professionals in their industry. This new strategic relationship will allow ACCA and PHCC to deliver enhanced value propositions for their respective memberships and identify new opportunities to position the plumbing and heating/cooling contractor sectors for long-term growth and success.
PHCC Educational Association licensed ServiceSkills courses – short, focused lessons with interactive video training with real-world applications. Promoting self-paced learning, the courses can be viewed at the participant’s convenience and even accessed on-the-go, on smartphones and tablets.