Foundation News
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PHCC Essentials of Project Management Class Teaches Attendees Detective Skills
The PHCC Essentials of Project Management class encouraged participants to approach their projects the way a good detective approaches a case—by carefully examining the evidence, asking good questions and managing with numbers.
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The New Standard of Excellence: PHCC Educational Foundation Crowns Winners of the Redesigned National HVAC Apprenticeship Competition
Elite technicians demonstrate the advanced skills required beyond basic repair to succeed in the future of the trade Deadwood, South Dakota (March 5, 2026) – Nine of the nation’s top HVAC apprentices recently put their skills to the ultimate test during the PHCC Educational Foundation’s newly launched National HVAC Apprenticeship Competition in South Dakota. This contest debuted a rigorous new …
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New Courses to Support Essential Skills Development and Drive Business Growth
The PHCC Educational Foundation announced it has expanded its online training catalogue with communications and sales skills training courses.
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75 Awards Available in 2026 Expanded Scholarship Program
The PHCC Educational Foundation's 2026 scholarship program is accepting applications now, with $180,000 in awards available.
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Sheldon Shapiro Named to the PHCC Educational Foundation Board of Governors in Memoriam
The PHCC Educational Foundation has named Sheldon Shapiro to the organization’s Board of Governors in memoriam.
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PHCC Educational Foundation Congratulates Our 2025 National Apprentice Contest Winners
PHCC Educational Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the national plumbing apprentice contest. The contest was held October 27 to 29 in Grand Rapids, MI with a total of seventeen plumbing apprentices from across the nation participating.
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PHCC Educational Foundation Awards Record Breaking Sixty-Six Students with $152,000 in Scholarships
66 students were selected to receive PHCC Educational Foundation scholarship awards totaling $152,000. Applicants must be plumbing or HVAC apprentices or trade school students, or college students pursuing studies directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling industry.
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SkillsUSA Selects Connecticut Plumbing Apprentice for 2026 WorldSkills Competition, Backed by Industry-Wide Support
PHCC Educational Foundation, UA, IAPMO are teaming up to train Charles Goede for the prestigious WorldSkills 2026 event in Shanghai.
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HomeServe Commits to Workforce Development through PHCC Scholarships
HomeServe as the newest award sponsor for the PHCC scholarship program, funding five scholarships with each award providing $3,000 in support for students pursuing plumbing or HVAC apprenticeship or service technician training.
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Championing Tomorrow’s Trades: PHCC Educational Foundation Powers SkillsUSA Plumbing Competition
Congratulating the 2025 SkillsUSA Plumbing Championship winners and thanking the volunteers and sponsors who make the event possible.
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