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Articles Tagged with ''training and education''

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Interplay Learning named one of America’s Top EdTech Companies by TIME

The company has been recognized for its financial strength and its industry impact.
April 29, 2026

The company has earned multiple industry honors within the past year, including the 2025 IACET Instructional Impact Award, a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list and recognition among the fastest-growing private companies in the Austin area by the Austin Business Journal.


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LG's new HVAC training academy.

LG debuts new HVAC training academy in Orange, CA

LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA co-sponsored a series of events throughout California Heat Pump Week, highlighted by stops from LG Mobile Showroom.
April 21, 2026

LG’s participation in California Heat Pump Week supports the acceleration of heat pump adoption across California and the state’s goals for a more electrified future. 


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Watts launches “Fast Track to Labor Savings” eLearning campaign

Watts launches “Fast Track to Labor Savings” eLearning campaign

Watts workforce development training is designed for the realities of today’s jobsite, including helping educate a wide variety of professionals to be more efficient and effective.
April 21, 2026

Participants can earn credits for completing each module, and those who complete 20+ modules during this campaign will receive a Beach Side Deluxe 36-Can Event Cooler.


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Chris Fresh teaching a class.

The Plumbing Sales Coach expands offerings with new Blueprint training program

The expansion in service is designed to help plumbing companies improve performance and customer service despite predicted labor shortages.
April 20, 2026

The new training program marks a shift for The Plumbing Sales Coach, which previously offered limited-capacity coaching for business owners.


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Contractor with Customers

Rethinking upselling: guide, don't sell

What contractors get wrong about upselling, and how to fix it.
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
April 17, 2026
When options are framed around lifestyle improvements rather than just technical fixes, customers are far more likely to engage, understand the value and ultimately choose what’s right for them.
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A photo from a Warrior Trades Academy session.

CEO Warrior hosts new Warrior Trades Academy

This session aims to empower home service contractors to build stronger teams.
April 14, 2026

The Warrior Trades Academy will bring together contractors for hands-on training, strategic planning and peer collaboration focused on finding and keeping skilled employees.


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Graphic for Watts Training Cup Challenge.

Watts Training Cup Challenge builds momentum as contractors nationwide log training completions

The promotion runs through May 1, 2026, still giving participants some time to train, earn, and win.
April 10, 2026

At the conclusion of the promotion, one grand prize winner will receive The Ultimate Training Cup Watch Party, a curated kit designed to bring the excitement of the world’s biggest soccer stage home.


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Contractors in Discussion
Hydronics Workshop | John Siegenthaler

The air-to-water heat pump summit brought contractors, suppliers, and educators together for hydronic technology

Sold-out summit
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
April 3, 2026
The air-to-water heat pump summit was held on March 4th in Burlington, VT, and attended by over 120 people.
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The ribbon cutting ceremony for Altitude Academy.

Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing launches Altitude Academy

The company is investing in the future of skilled trades with training facility.
March 30, 2026

The launch of Altitude Academy follows a milestone year for Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025. The company was named the 2025 Large Business of the Year by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.


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The attendees of PHCC Essentials of Project Management class.

PHCC Essentials of Project Management class teaches attendees detective skills

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.


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