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Home » Keywords: » training and education

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The infographic for Watts' "Your PHD Pipeline" initiative.

Watts Launches “Your PDH Pipeline” Training Campaign

The continuing education initiative designed to help engineers, architects, designers, facility professionals, and other water industry specialists stay on track with their professional development goals ahead of year-end deadlines.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 5, 2026

All courses are accredited through ASPE and/or AIA with certificates issued within 72 hours of completion.


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Interplay Learning Announces 2026 Excellence Awards Winners

The awards recognize customers who are driving measurable impact through workforce training and development.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 26, 2026

Winners received a range of prizes designed to support ongoing learning and development, helping them continue to invest in training initiatives and workforce growth.


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Nearly 60% of Gen Z Is Considering Skilled Trades Careers

Gen Z is increasingly interested in skilled trades careers, but attracting and retaining this generation will require new approaches to training, mentorship and workplace culture.
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Kristen R. Bayles
June 24, 2026

Industry leaders say Gen Z sees something previous generations may have overlooked: the trades offer purpose, opportunity and a chance to make a tangible impact every day.


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Interplay Learning Selected as “Career Readiness Solution of the Year”

The workforce development company was recognized for advancing immersive career training in the skilled trades
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 12, 2026

This recognition follows a year of momentum for Interplay Learning, which has now trained over 500,000 people and offers more than 1,800 hours of unique, expert-created career-readiness content.


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Louisiana Plumbing Reform Bill Draws Concerns

As states seek solutions to skilled labor shortages, Louisiana's HB953 highlights the challenge of expanding workforce access while maintaining competency and safety standards.
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Kristen R. Bayles
June 12, 2026

The legislation transfers oversight from the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana and lowers training requirements, prompting debate over the future of plumbing licensure and apprenticeship.


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The graduating cohort of Kane County.

HIRE360 Celebrate First Kane County Cohort to Graduate Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

22 graduates complete workforce training program preparing residents for union apprenticeship opportunities and careers in the construction trades.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 10, 2026

Participants received training that included OSHA-10, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection Awareness certification, apprenticeship readiness preparation, job readiness workshops, MC3 curriculum instruction, and exposure to multiple union career pathways through site visits and hands-on industry engagement.


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Bradford White Announced New PHCC Support, Product Donations

The donations come as part of Bradford White’s ongoing commitment to workforce development and skilled trades education.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 9, 2026

In addition to the product donations, Bradford White has also announced monetary donations to five local chapters of the PHCC.


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Meta Launches America's Workforce Academy

This program will launch in Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana, and Texas as the 2026 pilot locations.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 9, 2026

Meta is launching America’s Workforce Academy (AWA): a nationwide fast-track to a long-term career in a skilled trade, powered by an initial $115 million first year investment.


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Housecall Pro Announces 20 Trade Academy Scholarship Winners

Scholarship recipients pursuing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing careers reflect increasing demand for trade education nationwide.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 5, 2026

The Trade Academy Scholarship is part of Housecall Pro's broader commitment to supporting the future of the skilled trades through education, workforce development and industry advocacy. 


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Interplay Learning Expands Data Center Training

The company has expanded their data center maintenance training catalog to meet the increasing demands of data centers.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 3, 2026

VR and simulation-based training tools will equip maintenance teams with the skills needed to meet performance standards in a demanding and rapidly growing sector.


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Uponor celebrates grand opening of new training facility

Uponor North America celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed Uponor Experience Center located at its regional headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Boasting 4,500 square feet of hands-on displays, full-scale residential and commercial training areas, and cutting-edge innovation showcases, the new Uponor Experience Center is a flexible education and discovery space designed to advance the technical skills of current and potential customers. In addition, it will help foster innovation within the plumbing and HVAC industry and provide an immersive experience for employees and visitors alike.

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ServiceTitan launches new AI-powered products at Pantheon 2023

ServiceTitan hosted contractors from various skilled trades at its Pantheon 2023 event, held in Orlando, Florida. The event, which was sold out, featured more than 75 educational breakout sessions, numerous networking events and a Product & Partner village for attendees to interact with vendors.

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