Articles Tagged with ''education''

The PVF/PHCP industry is struggling to acquire talent due to a high number of upcoming retirements and a shortage of new workers. This shortage is a concern for ASA members and is not unique to the industry, making the battle for skilled workers even more intense.

BNP Media’s Plumbing Group was in attendance at the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago, talking to exhibitors about industry trends and what to expect in 2024.

More than 850 attendees gathered in Orlando for the American Supply Association’s (ASA) annual NETWORK event. Supply House Times had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with seven distributor members to tackle hot-button topics facing the supply chain.

During the workshop, girls of 6-14 years of age learned about the design and engineering elements of plumbing and designed their own showerheads using modeling clay. 

ASA is pleased to announce an educational partnership with The Commonwealth Group (TCG) buying group to provide access to ASA University training at a special price for all TCG distributor members. 

As distributors have navigated the past two years full of new challenges and unprecedented circumstances, the power and importance of learning from peers and engaging in educational resources has become more important than ever before. The American Supply Association has long provided networking and educational opportunities for its members, and its partnership with the Association Education Alliance (AEA) and involvement with the annual University of Innovative Distribution (UID) conference is one example.

It’s no secret that training and educational resources are a true must for the PHCP-PVF industry, and with the recent pandemic, businesses are taking advantage of virtual training more than ever. 

With the job market in flux, younger Americans are trying to avoid an education that comes with a massive amount of debt.

As Charlotte Pipe’s only onsite training program, the PKT curriculum consists of broad, industry-based training.