Bradford White Expands Support for PHCC and Trade Schools with Product and Financial Donations
Key Highlights
- Bradford White donated 20 water heating products to two trade training centers for hands-on apprentice education
- Five PHCC chapters received financial support to strengthen local plumbing and HVAC workforce programs
- Industry Forward® continues to invest in the next generation of skilled trades professionals through education and training initiatives
AMBLER, PA — Bradford White Corporation is expanding its investment in workforce development with new product donations and financial contributions to the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) and several plumbing and HVAC training programs across the country.
The initiative is part of Bradford White’s ongoing Industry Forward® program, which supports skilled trades education and helps prepare the next generation of plumbing and HVAC professionals through hands-on training opportunities and industry partnerships.
Product Donations Support Hands-On Technical Training
Bradford White has donated 20 water heating products to two Pennsylvania-based training facilities: the PHCC Training Center in Aston and the Western Montgomery Technical Training Center in Limerick.
The donated equipment will allow students and apprentices to train on current water heating technology while developing practical installation, service, troubleshooting, and maintenance skills using professional-grade equipment commonly found in the field.
Financial Contributions Strengthen Local PHCC Workforce Programs
In addition to equipment donations, Bradford White announced financial contributions to five PHCC chapters:
- PHCC of Massachusetts
- PHCC of South Dakota
- PHCC of Wisconsin
- PHCC of Texas
- PHCC of Louisiana
The funding will help support educational initiatives, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development efforts designed to address the growing demand for qualified plumbing and HVAC professionals.
Industry Forward® Focuses on Building the Talent Pipeline
“Part of our mission is investing in these organizations and the incredible work they do equipping up-and-coming plumbing and HVAC professionals,” said Neal Heyman, Senior Director of Marketing for Bradford White. “We remain committed to elevating awareness of the critical role the trades play in strengthening our communities, and in helping prepare the trades professionals of tomorrow.”
Bradford White’s Industry Forward® program focuses on promoting careers in the skilled trades while supporting organizations that provide training, education, and career development opportunities. The company continues to partner with industry associations, technical schools, and workforce programs to help address the ongoing labor shortage facing the plumbing and HVAC sectors.
Partnerships Help Develop Future Industry Professionals
“Support like this helps provide students, apprentices and contractors with the resources they need to build skill and confidence,” said Elicia Magruder, Vice President of Business Development for PHCC National Association. “Thanks to the donations from Bradford White, we’re able to deliver a much more immersive and comprehensive educational experience for current and aspiring trade professionals.”
Bradford White noted that skilled trades professionals remain essential to the success of both local communities and the plumbing and HVAC industry, making continued investment in workforce development a key component of the company’s long-term mission.
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For more information about Industry Forward, visit bradfordwhitecorporation.com/giving.