Scholarship recipients span the country and represent the future of the plumbing, electrical and HVAC professionsSAN DIEGO, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Housecall Pro, the go-to software platform for over 45,000 home service companies, has announced the winners of its 2025 Trade Academy Scholarship program. A total of 50 winners were selected from trade schools and programs across the United States, including students pursuing vocational training in the plumbing, electrical and HVAC fields."The skilled trades provide essential services to home and business owners across the country. To ensure continued access to those services, it's vital to invest in the next generation of tradespeople," said Roland Ligtenberg, Housecall Pro co-founder and SVP of Innovation. "Education in the skilled trades is not only important for bridging the skills gap but also for empowering students to pursue meaningful careers that make a positive impact in people's lives."Since 2021, Housecall Pro has awarded more than a quarter million dollars in total scholarships, increasing the number of recipients year after year. The scholarships are provided in tandem with WD-40 — in its fourth year as a scholarship partner — and SupplyHouse, which is in its second year as a partner.Recipients of the scholarship are all enrolled in vocational training for the spring semester. Each receives:A $2,500 financial scholarship to their trade school or program, with $50K contributed by WD-40® and $25K contributed by SupplyHousefinancial scholarship to their trade school or program, with contributed by WD-40® and contributed by SupplyHouse A Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit contributed provided by SupplyHouseM18 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit contributed provided by SupplyHouse Housecall Pro one-year Essentials membershipThis is the first year in which HouseCall Pro has reached 50 total scholarships awarded, demonstrating a growing investment in the future of the skilled trades

MELVILLE, N.Y., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of Women's History Month, SupplyHouse, a leading online plumbing, HVAC, and electrical distributor, continues to reinforce and celebrate underrepresented voices within the trades. Through strategic partnerships, targeted initiatives, and by recognizing outstanding individual achievements, the company actively cultivates opportunities for women pursuing careers in skilled trades.By collaborating with and championing organizations dedicated to mentoring and supporting women, SupplyHouse strives to create a more diverse and inclusive landscape. Notably, since 2018, SupplyHouse has partnered with Tools & Tiaras, a nonprofit organization founded by Judaline Cassidy, a trailblazing union plumber with nearly three decades of experience."When I decided to launch my nonprofit, Tools & Tiaras Inc., I knew I'd need support. Josh Meyerowitz, and his amazing SupplyHouse team, stepped up as one of our first partners," Judaline Cassidy shared. "Year over year, since 2018, they have continued to help my organization in the most meaningful ways. From donating supplies, to championing our work, SupplyHouse's partnership compounds the impact of our mission to show girls (ages 6-14) that Jobs Don't Have Genders®."In 2024, SupplyHouse launched the 'Track to the Trades' scholarship program, investing $50,000 to empower aspiring trade professionals