Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce the first graduates from its inaugural Plumbing program. The Plumbing pathway is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the plumbing industry. This multi-level program covers fundamental concepts, practical techniques, safety protocols and advanced procedures essential for success…
Life’s little routines have returned for one San Francisco family after a plumbing nightmare upended their world, and it’s in part thanks to a city program. “From February until July, We couldn’t live in our home,” Jolie Goorjian said. “So, we’d have to go back and forth to get clothes and things. My mom lives in…
A new plumbing apprenticeship program recently launched at Utah State University Eastern, offering hands-on education to students from Price south to Blanding. This four-year apprenticeship program offers hybrid learning options to serve more people across rural Utah. The students will work during their time in school to gain important job skills while earning money through…
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Some inmates at the Benton County Jail have been busy pulling weeds and harvesting fruits and vegetables this summer, and it’s all part of the jail’s inmate garden program where inmates on good behavior get to go outside and tend to a garden. It allows them to give back to people…
GREAT FALLS — A new opportunity in the trades is set to launch in Great Falls, offering a promising career path for those interested in flooring installation. As the industry struggles with a shortage of qualified installers, this program could be the perfect fit for anyone looking to start a new career. Chad Swift from…
FORT SMITH — A federal grant is planting the seed for the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club to grow its gardening program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the club $75,000 to grow its Gardening and Nutrition Program to address food insecurity in the River Valley. The dual-faceted program first teaches children in the…
11 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) is excited to announce the start of its new Plumbing Program in partnership with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Louisiana (PHCCLA). The inaugural class of students will begin on August 12th on the NLTCC Shreveport campus and will provide a fantastic opportunity for those interested in a career in…
Dive Brief: California legislators will soon consider an extended producer responsibility bill for flooring meant to replace the state’s current carpet stewardship program. The bill, if passed, would establish a new EPR program not just for carpet but also for carpet pads, artificial turf and “resilient flooring” made from materials such as vinyl, linoleum and rubber….
