Best John Mesenbrink And Tim Ward Podcasts (2025)

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This Is Not Your Grandfather's Heat Pump 30:57

5d ago30:57

30:57

Send us a text David Rames, senior product manager for Midea, stops by the Appetite for Construction podcast to talk about developing the best HVAC system in North America. And yes, we talk heat pumps and the necessary education behind it. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, do…

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Paving a Path to the Trades 22:50

12d ago22:50

22:50

Send us a text This week the guys talk with Elizabeth Silva and Betsy Conway. Through a Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant recipient, The Master’s Apprentice, Elizabeth Silva, a single mom and apprentice plumber, began her journey and is empowering women like her to excel in plumbing. Betsy Conway is director of the Lowe's Foundation. Subscribe to the A…

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Unsung Hero 26:58

19d ago26:58

26:58

Send us a text Meet Bridget Cramer, director of marketing for Lindus Construction, Baldwin, Wis. She joins the guys to talk all things marketing from a builder's perspective. Oh, and why is she considered an "unsung hero"? You'll have to listen to find out. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Goo…

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Inside the World of Oatey with Katherine Lehtinen 30:51

25d ago30:51

30:51

Send us a text On this week's Appetite for Construction podcast, John and Tim welcome in Katherine Lehtinen, senior vice president of marketing for Oatey, as she takes us behind the curtain for all things Oatey. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe t…

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American Plumber Stories: Jorge Arias 33:12

1M ago33:12

33:12

Send us a text As the vocational plumbing instructor at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) Soledad State Prison in California, Jorge Arias is transforming lives. He is giving inmates a purpose, teaching them plumbing through lecturing, code books and hands-on learning. Spencer Brown joins the show as the guys recap Season 5, Episode 6, "Plumb…

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Blazing Trails with Angie Snow 31:14

1M ago31:14

31:14

Send us a text Most importantly as a mother of four, Angie Snow joins the show to discuss her career—from juggling home life to co-owning a HVAC company to her involvement with Women in HVACR and Women in Plumbing and Piping, her work with ServiceTitan, and being a woman in the trades. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devi…

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Mary-Anne Bowcott: From Plumbing to Personal Growth 32:53

2M ago32:53

32:53

Send us a text If you haven't checked out Season 5, Episode 5, Rock Bottom, of the American Plumber Stories, you need to. The guys catch up with Mary-Anne Bowcott, @the_ladyplumber, as she tells her story of rising up through the dark times in her life to become a successful businesswoman, and social media content creator. In her own words, "I'm al…

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Wear Blue for World Plumbing Day 34:16

2M ago34:16

34:16

Send us a text Celebrate World Plumbing Day March 11 by wearing blue. Did you know that approximately two million Americans still don't have access to clean water? The guys catch up with Robyn Fischer, Senior Director, International Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), North America, about the IAPMO arm that is doing great things for t…

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Defying the 3 Tenets of Plumbing with Saniflo 35:37

2M ago35:37

35:37

Send us a text Poop goes downhill, payday is on Friday and don't bite your fingernails. This week the guys catch up with Chris Peterson, Director of Sales, Saniflo, Inc., who discusses how a macerating system differs from a conventional toilet, as well as where and why a contractor or a homeowner would use a Saniflo product. The For The Pro® app is…

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The 2025 AHR Podcasts: Frank Windsor, Rinnai & Seth Hiler, Viega 29:12

2M ago29:12

29:12

Send us a text The last of the AHR Podcast Pavilion sessions, the guys talk with Frank Windsor, president of Rinnai North America, as he talks about the regulatory drama surrounding non-condensing tankless water heaters. We also talk with Seth Hiler, part of the Viega training team. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices…

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Friday Shorty: Dan Foley & the Carlson/Holohan Award for Industry Excellence 14:26

2M ago14:26

14:26

Send us a text Good friend Dan Foley, Foley Mechanical, Lorton, Va., was the recipient of the 2025 Holohan/Carlson Industry Award of Excellence during the recent AHR Expo in Orlando. It is awarded to those who dedicated his/her life to the pushing the hydronics industry forward. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favo…

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2025 AHR Podcasts: Taco's Johnny and Ben White, Jason Norman, Milwaukee Tool's Alec Dietzel 49:01

3M ago49:01

49:01

Send us a text AHR has come and gone but you can catch up with the Appetite for Construction podcast from the show. On this episode, the guys talk with John White, Jr and Ben White from Taco, Jason Norman @hvac_jay604, project manager for Emerald Green Mechanical, and Alec Dietzel, senior product manager, Milwaukee Tool. The For The Pro® app is ava…

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Leak Detection 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

Send us a text Water damage from hidden leaks poses significant risks to commercial property profitability, safety, and operational efficiency. Water damage is 10x more common than fire, and 75% of all water damage is caused by leaks. The guys catch up with Keith Zander is the Senior Product Manager for Leak Defense, Watts brand. The For The Pro® a…

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AI & Plumbing with Susan Frew and John Mullen 27:23

3M ago27:23

27:23

Send us a text Tim and John get ready for the AI & Plumbing seminar at AHR on Monday, February 10 and 11 AM in room W314. Joining the show today are two members of that seminar, Susan Frew, professional keynote speaker and tech guru, and John Mullen, with IAPMO and RPA. We talk AI and how it can help your plumbing business. Don't get caught holding…

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Friday Shorty: Nicole Bush & AHR 17:05

3M ago17:05

17:05

Send us a text With AHR right around the corner, the guys talk with Nicole Bush, AHR's Director of Marketing, to talk about the "Super Show." Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @pl…

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Waste Characterization 33:59

3M ago33:59

33:59

Send us a text With the Kitchen & Bath (K/BIS) Show right around the corner, the guys thought it would be an excellent time to talk with Casey Furlong, an Environmental Engineer at InSinkErator where he supports product marketing and new product development for his company’s food scrap management technologies. We talk food disposer benefits. And, c…

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American Plumber Stories: Bill Labuda, Hard Rok Plumbing and Heating 33:21

3M ago33:21

33:21

Send us a text Spencer Brown joins the guys as they talk with Bill Labuda, owner of Hard Rok Plumbing and Heating, Wasilla, Alaska. Bill was featured on the latest episode, "Topout to Knockout," of the American Plumber Stories. Bill talks about working in Alaska and his experience on the plumbing docuseries. The For The Pro® app is available for bo…

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Dropping Knowledge with Alan Mercurio 36:33

4M ago36:33

36:33

Send us a text "The knowledge we share today will make a better industry tomorrow," says Alan Mercurio, recently retired from the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association, and 30+ years of teaching HVAC techs. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Ap…

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On the Trades' Front Lines with Jacob Thurber 32:52

4M ago32:52

32:52

Send us a text The guys catch up with Jake Thurber, a second-year instructor at Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls, Mass. He teaches the underclassmen in the Plumbing & Heating classes. A commercial and residential plumber for many years at several schools—U Mass and Northfield Mount Hermon—he carries both Master Plumber and Oil Burn…

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Happy New Year! 18:53

4M ago18:53

18:53

Send us a text As Tim heads to Orlando to watch his Fighting Illini play the Gamecocks in the Citrus Bowl, the guys talk about the year in review, as they look ahead to 2025. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! F…

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Pitch PERC-fect 26:34

4M ago26:34

26:34

Send us a text The guys catch up with Bert Warner, Director of Commercial Business Development at the Propane Educational Research Council (PERC), as they get deep in the energy conversation and why propane make sense for sustainability, resiliency and overall efficiency. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through th…

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The Nexstar Culture with Carrie Fraser 29:18

5M ago29:18

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Send us a text This week the guys catch up with Carrie Fraser, Vice President of Operations at Nexstar Network. We talk about creating a positive culture, the Super Meeting, and other goodies from Nexstar. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the …

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Friday Holiday Shorty: No Excuses 19:51

5M ago19:51

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Send us a text It's that time of year when we're all super busy. Ever wonder how to get out of a holiday obligation? Tim and John talk about some of the better excuses of getting out of something. What are Irish and Italian goodbyes? And much more. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don…

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Motherflushers 29:31

5M ago29:31

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Send us a text We talk with Jake Cordero and Ty Young of Motherflushers. They were featured on the latest (S5E3) of the American Plumber Stories. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite st…

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Crosstalk v2.0 48:21

5M ago48:21

48:21

Send us a text It's that time again when the guys from the Make Trades Great Again Podcast team up with the Appetite for Construction podcast. The guys talk about past podcasts from the past year and a look ahead to 2025. Topics include electric vehicles, tattoos, heat pumps, artificial intelligence in the workplace, new tariffs, and much more. A f…

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Amy O'Grady: From Fashion to Licensed Contractor to Women in HVACR Executive Leadership 25:17

5M ago25:17

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Send us a text "We need to reach behind and grab the women behind us and bring them up with us," says Amy O'Grady, Executive Director for Women in HVACR. Drawing on her diverse background and extensive professional experience, she strives to drive positive change and foster inclusivity within the industry. Her commitment to advocacy and mentorship …

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The Mohawk Plumber 30:38

5M ago30:38

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Send us a text The guys head to southern Washington state as they bring back Doug and Liz Vetter of Vetter Plumbing out of Longview, Washington. Affectionately known as the Mohawk Plumber in his area, Doug talks about the business, the future, and working with his wife. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the …

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Plumber Down Under 34:37

6M ago34:37

34:37

Send us a text With special guest Spencer Brown, the boys talk to Martin Porte, Summit Plumbing & Gas in Tasmania, Australia. Martin was recently featured on S5E2 of the American Plumber Stories and the guys talk about to Martin about that experience. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google ap…

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Trades Over College 19:59

6M ago19:59

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Send us a text This week the guys talk with Ryan Shikhman from Staten Island. Ryan is a young HVAC tech learning the ropes but he has an entrepreneurial eye. Check out his Instagram page @tradesovercollege. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact…

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Scarlet Begonias with Danielle Laird 24:12

6M ago24:12

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Send us a text This week the fellas catch up with good friend Danielle Laird, Sales Manager - National Accounts at Bradford White Corporation. In addition to her day to day, Danielle is actively involved in many industry organizations including American Supply Association where she sits on the Women in Industry and Embracing the Future Boards, PHCC…

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Getting into Heating Season 28:23

6M ago28:23

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Send us a text As heating season approaches, we talk with Elliott Willie with Weil-McLain to talk about heat pumps, hydronics and a concerted effort for sustainability. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at …

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Friday Shorty: What Is the "But"? 18:07

7M ago18:07

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Send us a text Fresh off the PHCC CONNECT show in Birmingham, the guys talk with Matt Sonnhalter about the elephant in the room. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspe…

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From the Floor with Erica Barnes & Jason Pritchard 24:09

7M ago24:09

24:09

Send us a text This week on the Appetite for Construction podcast, recorded from the PHCC CONNECT show floor last week, the guys talk with Erica Barnes, owner of General Plumbing and Air out of Florida and the incoming PHCC president, Jason Pritchard, co-founder of PRiCOR Technologies out of the Seattle area. The For The Pro® app is available for b…

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Down Under with Adam Rotherham 36:50

7M ago36:50

36:50

Send us a text This week, the boys talk with Adam Rotherham, owner of SoCal's Down Under Drainage. We talk about his journey from Australia to the UK to the States, and we talk working the Olympics, keeping fit, traffic in LA, and electrification and the short-term economy. Great conversation. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Andr…

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This Is Your Captain Speaking 16:57

7M ago16:57

16:57

Send us a text On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk about some unique flying experiences, Nexstar Super Meeting, ServiceTitan Pantheon, and celebrity passings. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing …

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Propane: "The Best Steward for the Environment" 31:40

7M ago31:40

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Send us a text As we approach National Propane Day next Monday, October 7, the boys talk about the numerous benefits of propane with Bryan Cordill, director of residential business development for the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), and Matt Blashaw, of whom you may know from his HGTV and DIY network TV show days, and these days his …

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American Plumber Stories S5 Ep1 — Maui Plumbing 36:14

7M ago36:14

36:14

Send us a text Nearly one year removed from the fires in Lahaina, Spencer Brown joins the guys as they talk to Ray Michaels, owner of Maui Plumbing, about the entire APS experience, and how that island is rebuilding. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscr…

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Location, Location, Location 17:00

8M ago17:00

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Send us a text On this Friday Shorty, the guys talk about the best states to be in the trades. You'll see a trend forming with this recent study. Also, we talk most Google searched jobs, and some other housekeeping notes. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other w…

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Move that Bus! A Conversation with Ty Pennington 36:48

8M ago36:48

36:48

Send us a text The boys catch up with Ty Pennington of reality TV fame as he talks about his involvement with the trades, talks openly about ADHD, and finding your path and worth. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction …

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Roll Tide! Talking Everything Birmingham with PHCC's Bobby Mosca 33:23

8M ago33:23

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Send us a text The boys talk all things Birmingham with Bobby Mosca, Executive Director for the PHCC of Alabama, as the city gets set to host PHCC Connect October 7-10. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at …

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Never Have I Ever 9:08

8M ago9:08

9:08

Send us a text The boys talk about some random never. C'mon, that can't be true, right?! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanic…

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What's Your Why? 41:42

8M ago41:42

41:42

Send us a text Julian Scadden, CEO of Nexstar Network, joins the boys to talk all things Nexstar, the upcoming Super Meeting, and his journey from growing up in NYC to CEO. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast…

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Too Smart for the Trades? 16:55

8M ago16:55

16:55

Send us a text On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk tragic biking accident, college football mascots, and a recent IG Live where guest Aiden Divelbiss said that he was told by a guidance counselor that he was too smart for the trades. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget abou…

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American Plumber Stories Season 5 40:29

8M ago40:29

40:29

Send us a text Mike Prencavage Jr. cohosts with Tim to talk Season 5 of American Plumber Stories. Pfister's Spencer Brown, country star and host of APS Craig Morgan, and Marc Womack, Sub7 producer, join the show. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe …

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Say What?! 16:55

8M ago16:55

16:55

Send us a text On this Friday bonus episode, the boys provide a public service by translating some of the slang used by teens today. Good stuff! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG …

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Plumbing Innovation with Bradley's Cassie Keeler 33:33

9M ago33:33

33:33

Send us a text On this Appetite for Construction episode, the boys talk with Cassie Keeler, product manager of commercial handwashing for Bradley Company. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your fa…

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Happy Backflow Prevention Day! 15:43

9M ago15:43

15:43

Send us a text On this Friday Shorty, the boys welcome in Gary Parker Jr, Watts, to discuss Backflow Prevention Day, and why backflow is an essential part of plumbing. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow P…

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On the Road with Hammerhead Trenchless 36:00

9M ago36:00

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Send us a text This week the boys talk with Jeff Urbanski, Sr. Manager, Marketing & Training at HammerHead Trenchless Equipment about the company's product and services. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at…

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Passports, Olympics & Metallica 16:37

9M ago16:37

16:37

Send us a text The boys are back on this Friday Shorty as they discuss the expired passports, Olympics and this weekend's Metallica concert. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plu…

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Tackling the Skilled Trades Gap 36:35

9M ago36:35

36:35

Send us a text Follow your passion. "If you are passionate about your job, you are happy," says Mark Hedstrom, Executive Director of the Skilled Careers Coalition (SCC). SCC is focused on redefining skilled careers, inspiring a youth movement in skilled careers, and connecting young adults to careers that are enriching and fulfilling to close the s…

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