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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.

The graduating cohort of Cook County Illinois Works pre-apprenticeship program.

Hire360 Celebrates Cook County Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Graduating Cohort

27 graduates complete workforce training program preparing Illinois residents for union construction careers and major infrastructure projects.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

May 18, 2026

Throughout the program, participants earned industry-recognized certifications, completed hands-on training, and received career readiness support designed to prepare them for entry into registered apprenticeship opportunities across the construction industry.

The RLS Mobile Showroom and Training Center

RLS mobile showroom and training center exceeds goal to provide hands-on HVAC/R education nationwide

Rapid Locking System marks one year of hands-on HVAC/R training with 20,000 professionals reached.

June 3, 2025

From live demos to VR roadshows, RLS is transforming HVAC/R education.

Housecall Pro honors 50 Trade Academy Scholarship winners

Students in HVAC, plumbing and electrical fields each receive $2,500 toward their trade school or program.

March 13, 2025

Program historically focused on HVAC expands its pool of recipients to include students in plumbing and electrical trades.

Housecall Pro champions future of the trades industry with Housecall Pro for Education program

March 3, 2025

The software platform Housecall Pro has announced its new Housecall Pro for Education program.

Alan Mercurio posing by a work desk at PPATEC.

Pennsylvania Trade School exceeds student and employer expectations

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC) trains HVAC/R and hydronic technicians in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

John Vastyan

November 25, 2024

I recently visited PPATEC, where passionate instructors prepare HVAC/R technicians through hands-on training. Their immersive courses often lead to job offers before graduation. Military veteran Ben Farber is a standout example of the program's impact, showcasing the bright future of skilled trades.

National Technical Institute expands Phoenix campus in response to growing demand for skilled trade education

August 20, 2024

The new building will house all plumbing and electrical classrooms and labs, while the existing building will expand its HVAC and Commercial Refrigeration lab space.

Bradford White donation to Connecticut technical school supports hands-on learning for future plumbers

July 26, 2024

Bullard-Havens Technical High School to receive water heaters, service parts through industry forward charitable giving program.

Dave Yates column: Who pays for this?

Government handouts send the wrong message to student loan borrowers.

Dave Yates

October 6, 2022

Like all of you, we never took on debt when borrowing money without first projecting the financial burden those obligations presented, and we certainly did not borrow beyond our ability to pay back the loan(s).

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