ELYRIA, Ohio — RIDGID® has awarded four scholarships through the Educational Foundation of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) to students enrolled in plumbing-heating-cooling apprentice programs. PHCC administers the scholarship program, which is designed to attract new talent essential to the future of the plumbing and HVACR industry, and is also responsible for selecting the award winners. Scholarship recipients will receive up to $1,000 in tuition assistance and $1,500 in RIDGID tools.
“Development of tomorrow’s workforce is a priority for us,” said Craig Sumner, director, RIDGID brand management. “Even with a weak economy, there are not enough qualified field technicians to handle the expected work levels in the coming years. These scholarships help to encourage more people to take advantage of those opportunities we know are coming.”