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With the massive loss of jobs during the pandemic due to layoffs and business closures, both temporary and permanent, the expectation undoubtedly was that the reopening would see a rapid return of those workers who had been sidelined for those many months. The expected mass return has been more of a trickle of returning workers. Millions of job openings are going unfilled.
  
We had an employee collapse due to medical issues. We called an ambulance and they declined medical attention/transport against EMT's recommendation. He went home but did not drive. Are we able to request a doctor's note to return to work?
  
Nebraska brewery relies on process heating and piping distribution.
  
Apprentices are that next line of plumbers making their way up the ladder, make sure they have the tools to be successful.
   
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In the nearly five months since Winter Storm Uri paralyzed the entire state, Governor Abbott and the TSBPE mobilized hundreds of additional plumbers to help wherever help was needed. Now, as thermometers across Texas push into triple digits, all special waivers and exemptions related to Winter Storm Uri have expired, effective July 11, 2021.
   
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Legislative Updates
  
"The 87th Legislative Session was a monumental success for the people of Texas, but we have unfinished business to ensure that Texas remains the most exceptional state in America,” said Governor Abbott. 
Membership
  
Scholarship applications will be accepted through 8/15/2021. Reach out to your friends and family to give them an opportunity to apply!
  
Build for the future with the plumbing, heating and cooling industry’s best! Working on your business and preparing it for what’s next. We’re looking forward to re-connecting in person and are taking all precautions possible to ensure a safe environment for the event.
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This course is designed to fulfill the requirements of The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Rules Sect 363.11(b). Specifically, "Before a Plumbing Inspector, Journeyman, or Master Plumber may qualify to take the Medical Gas Piping Installation endorsement examination, the applicant must complete a training program approved by the Board which pertains to subject matter applicable to the installation of medical gas piping systems" per the (NFPA) 99 Health Care Facilities Code. Course fee includes a copy of the NFPA 99 current edition (2021) to keep (a $75 value).
The contents of this weekend training class will prepare you to take both the Journeyman or the Tradesman examination. It is a one day test prep that focuses strictly on passing the test. The model Plumbing House will be used for hands-on training.
This course is designed to help Plumbing Contractors fulfill their continuing education requirements with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. This course fulfills the TSBPE 6 Hr Cont Ed requirement for 2021-2022 (registrations and licenses expiring Sept 30, 2021-Aug 31, 2022). 
 
 
Benefits
  
Our exciting plumbing apprenticeship training programs are challenging the old methods of training to offer young people the kind of training they want and need!  In the CEF program, the plumbing apprentice will attend class for four ten-hour days once each quarter for the full year.  In the San Antonio PHCC program, a night school format is followed.  Both programs are Department of Labor approved.
  
As a member of the PHCC community, you plug into a powerful network of valuable resources and contractors at the local, state and national level — plus our own PHCC Educational Foundation — offering the knowledge, tools, programs and services you need to succeed.