Articles Tagged with ''training and education''

In this episode of And So It Flows, host Natalie Forster sits down with Spencer Pope, manager of technical support and training at Bradford White, to explore how education and workforce development are evolving across the plumbing, HVAC and mechanical trades.

Kit Dickinson explores six strategies contractors can use to train, retain, and motivate a younger workforce in an industry undergoing rapid change.

Upcoming courses aim to provide strategies for business owners to strengthen their teams and accelerate growth in areas including sales, marketing, financials, service delivery and more.

Trade Academy has opened applications for its expanded Scholarship program, aiming to break down financial barriers and equip the next generation of plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians with the tools, training and tuition support they need.

Enrollment is now open for the new Houston campus. 

This collaboration aims to accelerate access, affordability and Innovation in NexTech Academy Technical Training curriculum across HVAC, plumbing & electrical trades.

While Shapiro passed away in 2019 at just 53 years old, his impact due to his sponsorships and support of education are still felt today.

At sea, there’s no backup system for clean water. Every drop must be filtered, pumped and protected — and that’s where plumbers come in. On Mercy Ships’ floating hospitals, skilled volunteers work to maintain these life-sustaining systems, ensuring that the ability to deliver safe, reliable care doesn’t leave when the ship sails away.

Set to debut in January 2026, the Jay Blaushild Training and Education Center will offer hands-on training, industry certifications and community partnerships aimed at strengthening the next generation of HVAC and plumbing professionals.

Housecall Pro’s Winter Virtual Summit 2025, featuring Mike Rowe, offers trade professionals a chance to dig into “the real dirt” on running a stronger business year-round.