Training

The resources, news, tips and best practices you need to maintain a well-trained workforce.

Highlights

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PHC Calendar of Training and Industry Events

Feb. 21, 2024
Below is a list of upcoming industry education and training events in 2024 (updated February 2024).

National Construction Trade Championships Return on March 14

Feb. 16, 2024
The 35th Annual competition will be held in Kissimmee, FL.
Construction Trends: Growing the future workforce

Emerging Trends in Recruiting the Construction Workforce

Feb. 15, 2024
In this Workforce Newsroom Spotlight, ADP Industry Executive Kit Dickinson and AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson share the emerging trends on how construction leaders are approaching...
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Making Careers in Construction a Popular Path

Feb. 7, 2024
Not every person is made for college, but many high school graduates may not realize they can learn what they need on the job through training or apprenticeship programs.
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IAPMO, ASPE, Seattle to Host Training for Use of Water Demand Calculator in Multifamily Units

Feb. 2, 2024
Use of Appendix M has been optional since Seattle adopted Appendix M as part of the 2018 Seattle Plumbing Code, which is based on the UPC.

Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rulemaking to Modernize Apprenticeship Regulations

Dec. 19, 2023
The rulemaking seeks to promote equity and innovation, strengthen protections and improve outcomes.

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eBook: Building Your Plumbing Business Brand

Nov. 10, 2023
The articles collected here will give you guidance on how to build your brand into something respected, depended on, and instantly recognized.
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Javier Ramos was a participant in ECA’s contractor heat pump training this year.

Bradford White Supports Innovative ECA Heat Pump Internship Opportunities

Nov. 8, 2023
$50,000 donation through the Industry Forward program will extend its partnership with PA agency committed to sustainable energy and skilled trades training.
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The 2023 PHCC Plumbing Apprentice Contest winners.

PHCC Educational Foundation Congratulates 2023 National Apprentice Contest Winners

Nov. 8, 2023
The contests were held October 25th & 26th in Cleveland, Ohio on the tradeshow floor during the PHCC—National Association’s CONNECT 2023 event.
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A plumbing trainee learning the trade.

Harts Services Supports the Future of the Skilled Trades with Innovative Training Program

Nov. 8, 2023
Tacoma plumbing service provider advocates transformational thinking about trades with immersive Harts Academy initiative.
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James, Alex and Cazden Christensen are just three of this year’s GPDA scholarship program recipients. Their family-run business, Christensen Well & Irrigation, specializes in water well drilling services.

Goulds Water Technology Empowers the Next Generation of Water Technology Talent with 2023 GPDA Scholarship

Nov. 2, 2023
High school students of GPDA members receive $24,000 in scholarships to fund higher education.