The trusted manufacturer announces $10,000 donation and two $3,500 scholarships to support Women in Plumbing and Piping Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, announced today a partnership to support Women in Plumbing and Piping (WiPP), an organization dedicated to empowering and advancing the role of women across all levels Read more
Women in Plumbing and Piping (WiPP)
The trusted manufacturer announces $10,000 donation and two $3,500 scholarships to support Women in Plumbing and Piping
Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, announced today a partnership to support Women in Plumbing and Piping (WiPP), an organization dedicated to empowering and advancing the role of women across all levels of the plumbing and piping industries.
The partnership includes a $10,000 donation from Bradford White Corporation’s Industry Forward® charitable giving program to advance the organization’s ongoing mission and key pillars that support workforce development. Additionally, the Bradford White Women’s Network is offering two $3,500 scholarships as part of the Women in Plumbing and Piping Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is specifically designed to support and encourage women pursuing careers in the plumbing and piping industries.
“Bradford White is committed to supporting the essential skilled trade industries and educating the public on the value of a career in those fields,” said Rebecca Owens, senior communications manager for Bradford White. “We are thrilled to partner with WiPP to support their program and the opportunities they are offering to women in the industry, and helping them foster shared experiences through networking, education, and mentorships. Our partnership helps them build the next generation of talent that will continue to provide the critical services that keep us all comfortable, healthy and safe.”
The Women in Plumbing and Piping Scholarship Program is open to all active members of Women in Plumbing and Piping who are enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited trade or vocational school or related program, and who demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in the plumbing and piping industries.
“We’re grateful for this partnership and generous donation,” said Kim Gill, executive director, WiPP. “Bradford White has demonstrated a profound commitment to the hard-working people who are the foundation of the industries we serve, and their mission aligns seamlessly with our commitment to fostering diversity, providing educational opportunities and promoting professional growth within the plumbing and piping fields.”
Each $3,500 Bradford White Women’s Network scholarship may be applied to tuition at a trade or vocational school, educational fees, textbooks, or class supplies.
Applicants must submit an essay between June 3 and July 15 with the prompt, “Why I Am Choosing a Career in the Trades.” Essays will be evaluated based on clarity of expression, grammar, demonstration of passion for the trade, depth of insight into the industry, and the persuasiveness of the argument regarding long-term commitment.
For more information, visit www.womeninplumbandpipe.org/scholarships.
For more information about Bradford White, visit www.bradfordwhitecorporation.com.
More than two years since the launch of its industry-leading podcast “The Fix,” Oatey Co. is continuing to advance the conversation around the skilled trades through an exciting lineup of podcast guests in 2024. “The Fix,” which aims to shed light on the significance of the skilled trades, elevates the voices of many thought leaders Read more
More than two years since the launch of its industry-leading podcast “The Fix,” Oatey Co. is continuing to advance the conversation around the skilled trades through an exciting lineup of podcast guests in 2024. “The Fix,” which aims to shed light on the significance of the skilled trades, elevates the voices of many thought leaders and influential organizations that share a commitment to educating, inspiring and empowering the next generation of trade professionals.
Already this year, “The Fix” co-hosts Katherine Lehtinen and Doug Buchan have been joined in conversation by several compelling guests. Lori Tschol, co-founder of Women in Plumbing and Piping (WiPP) and owner of Eagle Pipe Heating and Air, joined The Fix in January to share her unconventional journey into the trades and the proactive measures WiPP is taking to champion women. Earlier this month, Scott Caron, master electrician and co-host of “This Old House,” discussed his journey to becoming a master electrician and highlighted the pivotal role of trust, perseverance, and a supportive network in the trades.
Raising the bar for dynamic and community-oriented podcasting, Oatey also hosted its first live podcast show in January at the WWETT trade show in Indianapolis. Chris Price, president of the Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation, chatted with Katherine Lehtinen and special guest co-host Danielle “Twig” Browne (@thelittlestplumber) about his organization’s efforts to foster the next generation of trades industry leaders, including K-12 and adult programs, plus creating opportunities for those who are overcoming hurdles like poverty and criminal backgrounds.
Listeners can look forward to a full slate of additional guests and topics in the coming year, including conversations with representatives of Women in Manufacturing, Explore the Trades and the Treasure Coast Builders Association.
“Each episode of ‘The Fix’ is much more than a conversation – it’s a connection and a commitment from Oatey to take action in supporting the pipeline of skilled trades talent,” says Katherine Lehtinen, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Oatey and co-host of ‘The Fix.’ “We are very intentional in following up with each of our guests to explore a further partnership, such as financial contributions, training support, in-person collaboration and beyond.”
New this year, listeners and followers can support “The Fix” initiative by purchasing Oatey-branded gear at www.oateyswag.com – each order helps fund donations and partnerships that champion the next generation of skilled trade professionals.
For the latest episode updates and more information, visit https://www.oatey.com/podcasts.