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Articles Tagged with ''training and education''

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Housecall Pro Launches Trade-Specific Software Packages

New packages give mechanical Pros an out-of-the-box software experience tailored to their trade.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 15, 2026

Available in multiple pricing tiers, the packages make trade-specific software more accessible for HVAC, plumbing and electrical businesses of all sizes.


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Ryan Farris, Chief Executive Officer at BDR.

BDR Names Ryan Farris as New Chief Executive Officer

BDR founder Bruce Wiseman will remain with the company, transitioning into the role of executive chairman.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 15, 2026

Farris joins BDR with more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning entrepreneurship, technology, marketing and business operations. 


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Continuing Education Moves from Optional to Essential in Plumbing

The cost of falling behind is not limited to one missed product detail: it can show up in callbacks, efficiency problems, customer dissatisfaction and reduced contractor confidence.
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Kristen R. Bayles
July 14, 2026

Continuing education is no longer just about learning what is new. It is about protecting quality, reducing risk and making sure contractors are prepared for the systems they will be expected to install and service next.



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Building the Next Generation of Plumbing Professionals

How a hybrid training model is strengthening the skilled trades pipeline.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 14, 2026

American Residential Services' Drain Cleaning Academy Training Program is a 7-week hybrid learning experience designed to take individuals with little to no plumbing experience and transform them into field-ready plumbing drain technicians.


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The infographic for Watts' "Your PHD Pipeline" initiative.

Watts Launches “Your PDH Pipeline” Training Campaign

The continuing education initiative designed to help engineers, architects, designers, facility professionals, and other water industry specialists stay on track with their professional development goals ahead of year-end deadlines.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 5, 2026

All courses are accredited through ASPE and/or AIA with certificates issued within 72 hours of completion.


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Interplay Learning Announces 2026 Excellence Awards Winners

The awards recognize customers who are driving measurable impact through workforce training and development.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 26, 2026

Winners received a range of prizes designed to support ongoing learning and development, helping them continue to invest in training initiatives and workforce growth.


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Nearly 60% of Gen Z Is Considering Skilled Trades Careers

Gen Z is increasingly interested in skilled trades careers, but attracting and retaining this generation will require new approaches to training, mentorship and workplace culture.
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Kristen R. Bayles
June 24, 2026

Industry leaders say Gen Z sees something previous generations may have overlooked: the trades offer purpose, opportunity and a chance to make a tangible impact every day.


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Interplay Learning Selected as “Career Readiness Solution of the Year”

The workforce development company was recognized for advancing immersive career training in the skilled trades
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 12, 2026

This recognition follows a year of momentum for Interplay Learning, which has now trained over 500,000 people and offers more than 1,800 hours of unique, expert-created career-readiness content.


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Louisiana Plumbing Reform Bill Draws Concerns

As states seek solutions to skilled labor shortages, Louisiana's HB953 highlights the challenge of expanding workforce access while maintaining competency and safety standards.
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Kristen R. Bayles
June 12, 2026

The legislation transfers oversight from the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana and lowers training requirements, prompting debate over the future of plumbing licensure and apprenticeship.


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The graduating cohort of Kane County.

HIRE360 Celebrate First Kane County Cohort to Graduate Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

22 graduates complete workforce training program preparing residents for union apprenticeship opportunities and careers in the construction trades.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 10, 2026

Participants received training that included OSHA-10, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection Awareness certification, apprenticeship readiness preparation, job readiness workshops, MC3 curriculum instruction, and exposure to multiple union career pathways through site visits and hands-on industry engagement.


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