The two organizations have launched a strategic collaboration as a part of their shared mission to strengthen the contracting industry.
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.
The conference will take place May 5-6 at the YOTEL in Washington, D.C.
Participants will also have the opportunity to educate policymakers on protecting America’s energy future, reforming energy policy, and supporting workforce programs and registered apprenticeships.
The scan offers an overview of critical forces shaping the plumbing, heating, and cooling sectors in the year ahead.
The report identifies ongoing labor challenges, projecting slower employment growth in 2026 even as skilled talent remains in high demand due to retirements and a tight worker pipeline.
The program aims to simplify workforce compliance for contractors.
The platform currently supports plumbing contractors, with additional features and expanded trade coverage planned as part of a long-term development roadmap.
PHCC is rolling out a new peer-based support model aimed at helping service and repair contractors strengthen operations and drive sustainable growth.
Launching in January, the small-group program will bring together up to fifteen PHCC members each month for guided discussions, shared problem-solving, and accountability.
Apprenticeship has long been the heartbeat of the plumbing and HVAC trades. But for today’s apprentices, training looks different than it did for their mentors and parents. With new online programs, flexible learning schedules, and updated curriculum that reflects the latest industry standards, apprentices are able to gain both the technical “booksmarts” and the on-the-job confidence needed to thrive.
PHCC Educational Foundation, UA, IAPMO teaming up to train Charles Goede for the prestigious international event in Shanghai.
Goede is honored to represent the United States in the "Olympics of skilled trades." This industry coalition will train and mentor Charles to compete on an international stage.