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With infection numbers beginning to trend downward, we may soon be seeing light at the end of the tunnel, but there will surely be lingering effects when this pandemic ends.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=632219&issueID=68963 to view the full article online.

  
We have many employees who have figured out that some doctors will write 14 day quarantine notes, even after they test negative for COVID. The employee goes to the provider, tells them they've been exposed to COVID, the doctor tests them, they come back negative, but then the doctor writes a 14 day quarantine order anyway and the employee submits that for FFCRA sick time.

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As Millennials and Generation Z join the trades, leveraging their unique skills can improve your business.

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Everyone is feeling the stress of this time in one way or another. As the leader of your company, that might require some adjustments in how you relate to your team.

Visit https://www.plumbermag.com/how-to-articles/leadership-19-employee-covid/handling-employee-relations-during-a-pandemic to view the full article online.

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Student enrollments have surged, bringing needed workers into our industry. Several PHCC chapters are getting set up with our online apprentice training as classroom instruction in their schools remains a challenge.

Visit https://www.phccfoundation.org/foundation/phcc-academy-plumbing-hvac-apprenticeship-courses/ to view the full article online.

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Education
  
Fall classes are scheduled and available for registration by phone or on our website. Limited seating available. Don't delay, register today!

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/event_list.asp to view the full article online.

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Legislative Updates
  
With the 2021 legislative session coming up, Governor Abbott wants to know what issues are most important to Texas voters.

 

Share YOUR thoughts with Governor Abbott by taking the Legislative Priorities Survey today!

Visit https://www.gregabbott.com/petition-poll/2021-legislative-priorities/ to view the full article online.

Membership
  
This new online training program for service techs is in beta testing and final development now, and will be available in October.

Visit https://www.phccfoundation.org/foundation/fast-track/ to view the full article online.

  
A set of new and updated software tools to help you identify costs, lost productivity and revenue impacts related to COVID. All at no cost, available here.

Visit https://www.phccfoundation.org/foundation/tools/ to view the full article online.

Upcoming Events
You are being called upon during this pandemic as part of the essential industry that we all know plumbing is, and we at PHCC are doing all we can to adjust to these unprecedented times in order to provide the support you need. As a response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the TSBPE has temporarily allowed us to shift our in-person classes to online platforms in an effort to flatten the curve and allow the safety of our students and staff to remain our No. 1 priority.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1400553&group= to view the full article online.

You are being called upon during this pandemic as part of the essential industry that we all know plumbing is, and we at PHCC are doing all we can to adjust to these unprecedented times in order to provide the support you need. As a response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the TSBPE has temporarily allowed us to shift our in-person classes to online platforms in an effort to flatten the curve and allow the safety of our students and staff to remain our No. 1 priority.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1400774&group= to view the full article online.

Course topics (Sat/Sun 8 am-5 pm) include:  Simple physics, Cross Connection & Backflow Devices, Drains, Waste Water, Vents, Water Supply & Sizing, Miniature Ruler & Scaling, Gas Piping & Appliance Venting, L.P.G., Water Heaters, Facility, OSHA, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), plumbing requirements for a multiple story structure, plumbing codes, and the Texas State Plumbing License Laws and Rules. (16 hours)

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1382701&group= to view the full article online.

Model Plumbing House used for Hands-On Training Experience. Most of the day will be spent doing hands-on training.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1386898&group= to view the full article online.

Benefits
  
330+ people have taken advantage of our online Pre-Apprentice Course since we cut the registration price to ZERO in March.

Visit https://www.phccfoundation.org/training-education/pre-apprenticeship-training/hvac-plumbing-pre-apprenticeship-course/ to view the full article online.

  
A series of 10 live weekly discussions focused on protecting your business and finding new opportunities. No cost, recordings available here.

Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYwJq3O0LNmwp9G5THZDsNQ to view the full article online.