From the call center to general manager, Kevin Carvajal has helped turn an early vision for Monkey Wrench into reality while creating opportunities for others to grow alongside the company.
From mastering tough service calls to developing the next generation of technicians, Daniel “Danny” Bears has built his career around solving problems, sharing knowledge, and earning customers’ trust.
America is investing in the next generation of skilled tradespeople, but recruitment and technical training are only part of the equation. Building a stronger trades workforce also means developing leaders who can grow businesses, create careers, and strengthen communities. Discover why leadership development could be the industry’s critical next investment.
This year’s Inc. 5000 spotlights companies reshaping growth across industries including AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products and professional services.
As utilities prepare for large-scale retirements, Nyad is building an AI tool to preserve operator knowledge and deliver guidance when newer workers need it most.
For Nyad, success is not measured by removing operators from the process. It is measured by giving more operators access to the kind of guidance that has traditionally depended on who happened to be on shift.
With enrollment rising and demand for skilled technicians increasing, PPATEC's new Grantville facility is designed to provide hands-on training, certifications and career pathways for HVAC professionals.
PPATEC’s course offerings are specifically tailored to train HVAC/R, energy industry, and hydronic technicians in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. PPA member companies contribute to coursework to help design training programs that offer students a direct, hands-on learning experience that results in strengthening the professional skills of their employees.
Available in multiple pricing tiers, the packages make trade-specific software more accessible for HVAC, plumbing and electrical businesses of all sizes.