Press Releases
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PHCC Foremen Workshop Highlights AI and Innovation for Field Leadership
Attendees learned that as a foreman, they are now getting paid to help the members of their crew to be the most productive workers on the jobsite. Their tools are now a computer and their brain. And A.I. is rapidly becoming another incredibly powerful tool that must be learned to be successful today.
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Foundation Expands Online Courses, Helping Techs Obtain Certification Requirements
The PHCC Academy’s HVACR curriculum is being enriched by two new certification courses, equipping technicians to earn credentials to safely work in the field and be able to purchase and transport low GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants confidently.
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“Disruptions Create Opportunities” – Lessons from the Latest PHCC Essentials of Project Management Class
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (March 27, 2025) – "Disruptions Create Opportunities” was a theme of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation’s popular Essentials of Project Management class last week.
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Foundation Introduces Advanced HVAC Courses
The PHCC Academy’s online courses teach HVACR professionals how to confidently solve basic and novel industry problems using new sustainable solutions and smart technologies and to advance their careers.
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Foundation to Update National HVAC Contest
The PHCC Educational Foundation's National HVAC Apprentice Contest will be redesigned this year, to create a competition addressing the skills apprentices need today, plus the technology they can expect to work with in the future.
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Dan Quinonez Named PHCC Chief Operating Officer
PHCC has announced the promotion of PHCC Educational Foundation Executive Director Dan Quinonez to PHCC Chief Operating Officer.
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Fifty-Five Students Awarded $129,000 in Scholarships Through the PHCC Educational Foundation
Fifty-five students were selected to receive PHCC Educational Foundation scholarship awards totaling $129,000. 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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Congratulations to SkillsUSA Plumbing Championship Winners
PHCC Educational Foundation is proud to announce the six plumbing students who received top honors in the plumbing competition during the 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.
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2021 National Apprentice Contest Winners Announced
The PHCC Educational Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the national plumbing and HVAC apprentice contests, held October 21st & 22nd in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Jim and Sandy Stack Join the PHCC Educational Foundation Board of Governors
Jim and Sandy Stack have been named to the PHCC Educational Foundation's Board of Governors. This distinguished group is responsible for guiding the development of industry education and training programs for contractors and their employees.
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