This was the 57th annual event for the world’s largest showcase of the skilled trades. In a typical year, SkillsUSA brings together more than 6,400 secondary and post-secondary career and technical education students to compete in 102 trades competitions.

The deadline for applications and all supporting materials to be submitted is May 1.

An additional 22 students have received 2019 scholarships thanks to $55,000 in funding provided by A.O. Smith, Bradford White Corp., Delta Faucet Company, RIDGID, State Water Heaters and Viega.

A look at what PHCCCONNECT2019 has to offer.

Workforce development: It's consistently among the top challenges voiced by most, if not all, business owners in the p-h-c industry. With PHCC, members can conquer the challenge, leveraging what's exclusively available to them.

Targeted specifically for p-h-c contractors and managers, PHCCCONNECT2019 is co-locating with the 2019 RSES Conference & HVACR Technology Expo and RPA joins again to host radiant/hydronics education tracks. There will also be Quality Service Contractors tracks. Take a look at the RPA and QSC sessions here.

Explore the host city of Indianapolis at PHCCCONNECT2019! Known for the Indy 500 — one of the largest sporting events in the world — but also for its food, culture, and music. Visit the Newfields for extraordinary art, get a bird's eye view of the city at Monument Circle, or experience Indy's award-winning craft beer scene. Indy has big surprises around every turn!

Twelve top plumbing and HVACR students have received honors in the plumbing and HVACR competitions of the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Championships, held in Louisville, Kentucky.

Judd credits his father for inspiring him to pursue the trades.

Among the materials were toilets, lavatories and faucets, PVC pipe, wood, Masonite and plywood.