Most crucial of all is developing a strong team of mentors who can help nurture aspiring technicians. This is often where the true value of an apprenticeship program is revealed. Most contractors have at least one veteran tradesperson about whom they would say, "I wish I had 10 of them!"
Business Development Resources has released its fall lineup of BDR University training courses for professionals across the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades.
September 23, 2025
Covering topics from sales and customer experience to financial management and leadership development, the interactive courses aim to equip contractors and their teams with practical skills to strengthen business performance.
A new partnership between Bring Back the Trades and Jobber is turning social media shares into scholarships for the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
September 11, 2025
Through Jobber’s 2025 Annual Blue Collar Report campaign, up to $15,000 will be donated to fund vocational school scholarships.
Twelve courses will be offered on A. O. Smith's line of heat pump water heaters, tankless water heaters, commercial gas water heaters and smart hybrid units