PHCC Educational Foundation

Exciting times at the PHCC of South Dakota’s Annual State Convention today. Dale Powell and Chip Greene are onsite representing the PHCC Educational Foundation, along with PHCC of South Dakota contest volunteers Dan Hartman and Brett Kaltvedt, to gather great ideas for the Foundation’s updated National HVAC Apprentice Contest — debuting at CONNECT 2026! A huge thank you to the PHCC of South Dakota chapter and members for their help in redesigning this important national competition! #PHCC Educational Foundation #PHCC Academy? Professional #Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -National Association #HVAC #Apprentice

Who supports our scholarships? In addition to our contractor donors, several corporate sponsors are doing their part by funding our awards. These companies are directly helping apprentices and technicians pay for their training and launch their careers! Thank you to A. O. Smith Corporation, Bradford White, Delta Faucet, Ferguson, Home Depot Pro, InSinkErator, RIDGID Tools, Scorpion Home Services, STATE WATER HEATERS and Sterling (a Kohler brand)! Check eligibility and apply for our scholarships here: https://lnkd.in/gwvxyZdT #PHCC Educational Foundation #PHCC Academy? Professional #Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -National Association #Scholarships #Apprenticeship #CTE #Plumbing #HVAC

Skilled Trade Workers Are in Demand! That means job security, great pay, and a career where your work truly matters. Tradespeople don’t just build things—we build futures. ?? Tag someone who should consider the trades! ???? #PHCC Educational Foundation #PHCC Academy? Professional #Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -National Association #SkilledTrades

A Valentine's Day Poem to Our Donors Continuing our annual tradition of using powerful artificial intelligence tools to write a Valentine's Day poem to the donors we love and appreciate. Here is this year's edition - "Heartflows of Giving" Become a Donor: https://lnkd.in/e9hhHPfz #PHCC Educational Foundation #PHCC Academy? Professional #Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -National Association #ValentinesDay #AI

Ready to shape the future of HVACR? ??? Our Executive Director Daniel Quinonez shares why PHCC Academy is leading the charge in preparing both new and experienced technicians for the industry’s exciting evolution. From smart tech to energy efficiency, we’re equipping pros with the skills they need to tackle real-world challenges head-on. The HVACR industry is transforming – are you ready to grow with it? Join us and be part of the next generation of HVACR excellence. Register today at www.phccacademy.org under courses. ?? Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -National Association PHCC Educational Foundation AHR Expo #HVACR #PHCCAcademy #OwnYourFuture #PHCC

What 3 Things Do Apprentices Need to Learn to be Great in the Trades? PHCC National board member Tony Bertolino was asked just that on Roger Wakefield's Trade Talks podcast. Hear Tony's top three: https://ow.ly/eaS550UY3j1 #PHCC Educational Foundation #PHCC Academy? Professional #Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -National Association #Roger Wakefield, LLC #The Trade Talks, LLC #Apprentices

Transform your HVACR career with PHCC Academy's newly updated online apprenticeship program! Our DOL-approved, four-tier curriculum combines expert instruction with flexible online learning - delivering 156 hours of quality training per course. ??? Ready to advance your skills? Register today at www.phccacademy.org under HVACR Apprenticeship. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -National Association PHCC Educational Foundation AHR Expo #PHCCAcademy #OwnYourFuture #HVACR #AHRExpo2025

As we launch our 2025 scholarship program, we still have a few of our 2024 winners to highlight - like Sara Nance who received a scholarship sponsored by Delta Faucet Company! ?? ?????? We want to congratulate Sara on this amazing achievement and wish her the best as she continues her studies. A huge thank you to the donors and sponsors for their generous support in helping our students pursue their dreams! ???? Apply for a 2025 scholarship: https://lnkd.in/eShsiXZv #PHCC Educational Foundation #Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -National Association #Scholarships

Time to Apply! There is $150,000+ in Foundation scholarships up for grabs this year - open to plumbing and HVAC apprentices working for PHCC members, trade school students and college students studying majors directly related to the P-H-C industry. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eShsiXZv #PHCC Educational Foundation #PHCC Academy? Professional #Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -National Association #Scholarships

Join us as we celebrate Career and Technical Education Month. CTE Month is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of the programs across the country. Visit acteonline.org to get involved! ?? Association for Career and Technical Education #JoinUs #PHCCAcademy #OwnYourFuture #CTEMonth