PHCC Educational Foundation

10/07/2026

✨Contestant Spotlight✨

Jackson Eller, representing Gold Mech, Inc. in Milwaukee!

Endorsed by: PHCC of GA

Sponsored by: Milwaukee Tool

10/07/2026

✨Contestant Spotlight✨

Jon Tataren, representing Gatlin Plumbing in Milwaukee!

Endorsed by: Indiana PHCC / Local 210 JATC

Sponsored by: Copper Development Association (CDA)

10/06/2026

✨Contestant Spotlight✨

Weston Hall, representing Powell's Plumbing in Milwaukee!

Endorsed by: PHCC of Viriginia

Sponsored by: KOHLER

10/06/2026

✨Contestant Spotlight✨

Joseph Cuttie, representing O'Sullivan Plumbing in Milwaukee!

Endorsed by: JAC Local 130

Sponsored by: Delta Faucet

10/05/2026

✨Contestant Spotlight✨

Ayeden Edwards, representing Beyer Plumbing in Milwaukee!

Endorsed by: Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association of Texas

Sponsored by: Tyler Pipe and Coupling

10/05/2026

The countdown begins! Over the next two weeks, we'll be introducing you to the talented apprentices from across the US who will compete at the National Plumbing Apprentice Contest during PHCC CONNECT in Milwaukee, WI, October 19th - 22nd.

These skilled tradespeople will demonstrate their expertise by roughing-in a complete bathroom - including drain, waste, and vent lines, toilet, sink, and shower - while attendees watch from the tradeshow floor!

Join us in thanking our generous manufacturer sponsors and industry partners who make this event possible. Get ready to cheer for the next generation of plumbing and HVACR professionals as they shine on the national stage!

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

Here is the Press Release from SkillsUSA about Team USA's results: https://www.skillsusa.org/news/worldskills-usa-team-shines-in-shanghai-earns-honors-at-the-olympics-of-skilled-trades/

09/28/2026

Congratulations to all of our Team USA members who represented our nation at WorldSkills. Three medals were earned by the USA team, including one by our own Plumbing & Heating contestant Charles Goede, who is leaving Shanghai with a Medal for Excellence in his competition.

WorldSkills is the "Olympics" of skilled trades, and Charlie was among 1,400+ young professionals from 70+ countries competing across 64 skill categories at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in China last week.

Thank you to the incredible coalition of partners we worked with - the United Association, IAPMO, SkillsUSA, Milwaukee Tool and others - for coming together to prepare Charlie for the international stage. Thanks also to PHCC member Larry Shoemaker and Vinnie Valente from UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 777 for serving as advisors as Charlie trained for this incredible event.

Educational Foundation National Association Tool Association Shanghai 2026