INDUSTRY FORWARD


Associated tags: HVAC, Plumbing, Bradford White, Heat, Safety, Sanitation, Education, Health, ECA, Workforce

Bradford White Donates Energy Efficient Heat Pump Water Heaters to Training Centers Across California

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229172356/en/
    A Center for Employment Training student inspects the new energy efficient heat pump water heater donated by Bradford White Corporation through its signature charitable giving initiative, Industry Forward®.
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    The grant, which stems from Bradford White’s signature charitable giving initiative, Industry Forward® , includes the purchase of nine 50-gallon AeroTherm® heat pump water heaters, which will be used at nine CET training centers across northern and southern California for their training programs.
  • “Thanks to the generosity of Bradford White, we can offer essential training in heat pump technology, which offers incredible promise in the energy efficiency arena,” said Senobio Aguilera Instructional Resource Coordinator and Trainer with CET.
  • For more information about Bradford White Corporation’s Industry Forward® initiative, visit bradfordwhitecorporation.com/giving .

Bradford White donates water heaters to Philadelphia families in need through Industry Forward® charitable program

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

AMBLER, Pa., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eight low-income Philadelphia families are receiving new energy efficient water heaters, thanks to a generous donation from Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks.

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  • AMBLER, Pa., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eight low-income Philadelphia families are receiving new energy efficient water heaters, thanks to a generous donation from Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks.
  • The donation, which comes during Random Acts of Kindness Week, stems from Bradford White’s signature charitable giving initiative, Industry Forward® .
  • Eight 40-gallon water heaters are being provided to very deserving families who have contacted Philadelphia’s Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) Heater Hotline.
  • “There are so many families in need of hot water and Bradford White’s continued support to lend a hand and give back to families in need is so important.

Bradford White supports innovative ECA heat pump internship opportunities through Industry Forward® program

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

AMBLER, Pa., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, announced today a $50,000 grant through its Industry Forward® initiative to help Pennsylvania's Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) launch a pilot internship program for youth and emerging workers from Philadelphia's disadvantaged communities.

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  • The grant will support a 60-hour internship program for up to 30 participants in ECA's signature heat pump water heater installation and maintenance training course in 2024.
  • "Bradford White and ECA share a mission to showcase the rewarding career opportunities that are available in the skilled trades and to support the foundation of education and training necessary to maintain a thriving workforce," said Rebecca Owens, senior manager of communications for Bradford White.
  • "Bradford White is providing critical support for our mission through their Industry Forward® program," said Steve Luxton, executive director and CEO of ECA.
  • ECA's Heat Pump and Heat Pump Water Heater Training Lab, supported by Bradford White and other partners, prepares HVACR technicians from historically marginalized communities for sustainable careers, while facilitating the adoption of heat pumps and heat pump water heaters and advancing the clean energy transition.

Bradford White announces support for Explore The Trades through Industry Forward® grant

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

AMBLER, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, announces a new partnership with Explore The Trades that aims to bridge the technical talent gap in the service trades and advance positive public awareness of the plumbing and HVAC industry.

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  • Through Industry Forward®, its signature charitable giving program developed to help advance the industry and raise awareness of career opportunities, Bradford White Corporation is donating $8,000 to Explore The Trades.
  • "Over the past generation, awareness of the skilled trades has nearly become extinct," said Kate Cinnamo, executive director at Explore The Trades.
  • Their support enables us to serve as the conduit between industry and education so we can engage the audiences who are vital to the growth of the trades."
  • Explore The Trades is a nonprofit with a mission of bridging the technical talent gap to the service trades of plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical.