Program lets potential techs sample the field before committing to a career
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Adding to its toolbox of targeted solutions to address the critical worker shortage facing the HVAC and plumbing industries, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation recently debuted an HVAC & plumbing pre-apprenticeship course, giving potential workers an opportunity to learn about the day-to-day aspects of the trades before beginning a longer-term apprentice program and career.
Available online, prospective apprentices can take the course at their convenience, using six thematically focused modules that offer an introduction to the trades plus other important aspects of working in the industry, such as basic math skills, tools, safety, and construction drawings.