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House passes Perkins Act reauthorization

Bill now moves to Senate for consideration

June 29, 2017

The Perkins Act provides annual federal funding to states for career and technical education programs at secondary and post-secondary levels.

Weil-McLain launches 2017 'School of Better Heating' training programs

April 28, 2017

The School of Better Heating training program is an annual series of comprehensive, personalized training seminars for plumbing and heating professionals.

Josh Burk pipes a water heater in one of the school’s wet training modules

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.

Trade-show education

Radiant cooling is a great topic that is gathering momentum and interest from around the world.

Mark Eatherton

April 22, 2016

RPA-sponsored programs at AHR focused on radiant technology.

Incoming 2016-2017 MCAA President Tom Stone; education, construction, careers in the trades

PM Profile: Incoming MCAA President Tom Stone

Keeping contractors ahead of technology curve is most important role for MCAA

Nadia Askar

March 15, 2016

Stone believes mechanical contracting is an ‘industry of opportunity.’

QSC says goodbye to Charlie Wallace

Happy trails to Charlie Wallace.

Jack Sweet

March 10, 2016

QSC chief spearheaded the Business Coaching Program.

PHCC-National Association Executive Vice President Michael Copp; education, careers in the trades, Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association

PM Profile: PHCC Executive Vice President Michael Copp

Copp sees opportunitiesfor PHCC to grow as it helps contractors to thrive.

Bob Miodonski

February 8, 2016

New executive vice president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association wants to crowdsource priorities for education, advocacy and programs.