Kelly Anderson of Anderson Plumbing Heating and Air was recently installed as president of the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) San Diego. Click here for a high resolution version

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – September 27, 2012) – Kelly Anderson, call center manager at Anderson Plumbing Heating and Air, has been named 2012-2013 president of the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) San Diego.

“As the second woman to lead PHCC in its 110-year history, I feel a special responsibility to be a role model for other young women in San Diego who are interested in careers in the plumbing, heating and air conditioning industry or others Home service industries have chosen,” said Anderson.

“Our company has been involved in the PHCC organization for many years,” Anderson added. “In fact, my father, Walter Anderson, was the 99th president of PHCC in the early 1990s. Twenty-one years later, I am honored to follow in his footsteps as President.”

Anderson joined Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air shortly after graduating from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's degree in radio and television broadcasting. She quickly became a leader in both the Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air organization and PHCC. Anderson's plans for PHCC for 2012-2013 include focusing on training programs and certifications.

“PHCC has always been a great information conduit for our company because of its focus on education, training and hiring licensed contractors,” Anderson said. “This year, PHCC is taking on some exciting new initiatives, including our new PHCC offices to meet the high demand for our training programs, and we have expanded our operations to include heating and air conditioning training and certification.”

Joining Anderson on the PHCC Board of Directors are: Vice President Steve Fox, Steve Fox Plumbing; Secretary, Scott Ferrell, Black Mountain Plumbing; Directors: Doug Box, Dry Down, Inc.; Michael DeSilva, Plumbing Plus; John Perry, Perry Plumbing; Robert Price, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Lani Testa, my plumber; and immediate past President Mark Ames, Roto Rooter Plumbers.

Anderson Plumbing Heating and Air has been serving San Diego County since 1978, providing residential and commercial plumbing, heating and air conditioning services including installation, upgrades, repairs and maintenance of new HVAC equipment as well as drains, water heaters, toilets, sinks, faucets, water , gas leaks, pipe replacement, pipe lining, sewer replacement, trenchless sewers and pipe repairs. Anderson Plumbing Heating and Air provides 24-hour emergency service in the greater San Diego area. Contractor Licenses #493163 and #853163.

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There are an estimated 40,000 job openings in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. An estimated 2,000 of those openings are in Pennsylvania.

To help address the ongoing need for HVAC technicians, the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC) — the training arm of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association — has created a 10-week HVAC & Energy Professional Program.

While open to anyone interested in pursuing the HVAC industry as a career, the PPATEC is reaching out specifically to military professionals that are making the transition to civilian careers or veterans looking to make a change — to let them know about the training option.

The newly-launched HVAC & Energy Professional Program offers a curriculum that is designed to give veterans the baseline skills they need to secure a job in the in-demand industry.

“On Veterans Day, we all take the opportunity to thank those who have served. Our organization is working to offer our veterans something in addition to gratitude: an opportunity for a secure future,” Ted Harris, the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association’s executive vice president, said in a statement.

The program offers veterans another key advantage, according to the association. The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved private licensed school. In an emailed response to questions, Harris added that because the organization is also a VA-approved training provider, it allows veterans to use their GI Bill benefits for qualified military service members.

“The GI Bill can cover their tuition cost and lodging expenses while they pursue their education — which is a benefit to both the student and the employer — if the student is already working for an HVAC company and wants to step up their technical capabilities,” he said in the emailed response.

Completion of the program provides graduates with an “immediate path” to a well-paying career, according to a press release. The average HVAC technician salary in Pennsylvania is $54,740. In addition, graduates of the program will have access to the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association’s 400 member companies — many of which are continually seeking qualified technicians.

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center also has a separate scholarship program to assist veterans and other students in completing the program with lower — or zero — out-of-pocket costs.

The program is new, having completed a successful “first run” in September. The initial session had four graduates who attended the inaugural session, according to Harris. Two of the participants were veterans. One of the veteran participants used his GI benefits to pay for his entire tuition. He graduated on a Friday and began his new career at Suburban Propane the following Monday, he added.

In addition, there were several technicians from some of the association’s member companies that attended “specific portions of our curriculum through the 10-week course.”

Each session can accommodate up to 14 students according to Harris, to allow for effective student-to-teacher interaction and allow for optimum contact with the equipment.

Currently, there are two, 10-week sessions scheduled in 2023 (starting Jan.15 and July 10), but Harris added that more sessions could be added based on demand from veterans and others interested in a heating and cooling career. He also added that the organization also plans to enlarge its hands-on learning areas in the coming months.

Individuals interested in the program are encouraged to visit https://ppatec.com/train/begin-your-career/ to learn more.

Training offered through the Middletown-based Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center is specifically tailored for energy marketers in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Member companies contribute to coursework to help design training programs that offer students a direct, hands-on learning experience that results in strengthening the professional skills of their employees and ensuring they maintain proper industry certification.

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The event will now take place from February 6th to 8th

NEW YORK, September 22, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is moving the 2022 Winter Fancy Food Show to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) from the Moscone Center in San Francisco. To run 6-8 February, the show will feature special food and drink from national and international exhibitors, as well as special events and educational programs.

2022 Winter Fancy Food Show, February 6-8, Las Vegas, Nevada

2022 Winter Fancy Food Show, 6-8 February in Las Vegas, offers specialty food and beverages, events, and education.

“The Specialty Food Association continues to focus on exploring new opportunities for our members and growing the business $ 170.4 billion Specialty food industry during the pandemic, “said Bill Lynch, President of the SFA. “We look forward to working with a leading trade fair destination like Las Vegaswho has been a leader in the return of personal events. “

Awarded STAR facility accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) from ISSA, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry, the LVCC welcomes the Winter Fancy Food Show 2022 in a portfolio that includes CES, MAGIC and NAB. At the time of going to press, the SFA is working in partnership Las Vegas to ensure that all show safety protocols meet the needs of the specialty food community. The Winter Fancy Food Show 2022 is only open to retail. For further information please click here.

Via the Specialty Food Association

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is the leading trade association and source of information about the $ 170.4 billion Specialty food industry. Founded in 1952 in New York City, the SFA represents manufacturers, importers, retailers, distributors, brokers and others in commerce. The SFA is known for its fancy food shows; the sofi Awards, which honor outstanding achievements in the food and beverage specialties; Trendspotter Panel Show reports and annual forecasts; the report on the state of the specialty food industry; the product marketplace with specialty foods and beverages in 161 categories and sub-categories; Infinite Aisle, a new e-commerce marketplace that enables SFA members to create buyer-maker connections and sales year-round; and SFA Feed, the daily source for news, trends and new product information in the specialty food industry.

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