Brasscraft now accepting applications for Zell Scholarship program The program offers up to $1,500 annually to qualifying apprentices July 19, 2018 Since its inception, the scholarship program has awarded more than $400,000 to more than 300 deserving schools and apprentices.Read More
PHCC Educational Foundation supports SkillsUSA contests The foundation supports the plumbing and HVACR contests each year July 7, 2018 The Foundation’s Plumbing Apprentice and Journeyman Training Committee makes up most of the SkillsUSA Plumbing Technical Committee.Read More
Apprenticeship Manitoba honors Arcweld Industries Arcweld Industries receives “Urban Employer of the Year” award December 28, 2017 Arcweld Industries has contributed to the building and development of Manitoba’s landscape for more than 30 years. Read More
Uponor creates registered apprenticeship Program developed in concert with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry November 16, 2017 The apprenticeship is a three-year program in the maintenance department. Read More
PHCC focuses on workforce development in plumbing and heating PHCC CONNECT 2017 will feature keynote presentations, QSC Power Meeting, Productand Technology Showcase and numerous education sessions. Jen Anesi-Brombach September 15, 2017 The organization’s CONNECT 2017 event will be held Oct. 3-6 in Milwaukee.Read More
President Trump signs executive order on apprenticeships Order reduces DOL oversight of programs Chuck White July 6, 2017 The order enables commencement of a process that will reduce the U.S. Department of Labor’s oversight of apprenticeship programs and federal job training programs Read More
New school seeks to close skills gap in Phoenix Here’s to the trades. John Vastyan January 25, 2017 The number of willing, able young men and women entering the trades is well short of the number needed.Read More
Wanted: Skilled tradespeople Where have all the skilled tradespeople gone? Michael Copp January 25, 2017 We need a national movement to attract and educate skilled tradespeople.Read More
PHCC Educational Foundation debuts HVAC & plumbing pre-apprenticeship course June 29, 2016 New pre-apprenticeship course gives prospective plumbing and HVAC workers timely glimpse into program, career.Read More
DOL invests $90M into state apprenticeship strategies May 17, 2016 Studies suggest that for every dollar spent on apprenticeship, employers may get an average of $1.47 back, partially due to increased productivity. Read More