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, esigned to attract new talent to the industry, and selects the winners. Recipients will get 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.” The winners are:
Edward Beresford of Cincinnati, Ohio, working full-time at PHCC member company Beresford Plumbing-Heating-Cooling and enrolled in the Cincinnati Master Plumbers Association (CMPA) Plumbing Apprenticeship Program.
Ray Newton of San Diego, Calif., working full-time at PHCC member company Bill Howe, Inc., and enrolled in the San Diego PHCC Plumbing Apprentice Program.
Levi Spoto of Streetsboro, Ohio, working full-time at PHCC member company The Plumbing Source and enrolled in the Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Trades Apprenticeship Training Program.
Mark Veneziano of San Diego, Calif., working full-time at PHCC member company My Plumber, San Diego and enrolled in the San Diego PHCC Plumbing Apprentice Program.
