GERRY KENNEDY RECALLS an acquaintance telling him that his son, a second-year plumbing apprentice, already was earning more than one of his siblings who held a master's degree. "It didn't surprise me, ...

THE PLUMBING industry needs wholesalers and manufacturers as well as contractors to combat a critical shortage of skilled labor, industry educators say. The dual challenge is to attract more people to ...

Carroll Community College announced it is partnering with local businesses to offer the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program.

The typical cost for plumbing school ranges from $1,000 to $30,000, with a national average cost of $3,000. The exact cost to attend plumbing school will depend on the tuition fees, the type of school ...

Carly Carey was a teacher for 11 years before making a career switch during the pandemic. Carey, now a plumbing apprentice, encourages others, especially women, to join skilled trades. She shares with ...

AMANDA — Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools recently partnered with Team DDS Inc. to create a plumbing apprenticeship for A-C senior Kaden Snodgrass. Snodgrass, who completed a year-long apprenticeship ...

Following high school, some graduates move on to additional education. Others enter the workforce. Still others do a bit of both. It's that third category where those pursuing jobs in the plumbing or ...