Tuition-free plumbing training program to address workforce shortage on Long Island

Ex-Cop Proves Age no Barrier

A former police officer’s desire to help his community has driven him to pursue a National Certificate in Plumbing and Sheetmetal Level Three. Rusiate Pate, 50, was one of the oldest students among the 97 graduates from Pacific Polytech at the Salvation Army Hall in Labasa on Friday. “When it comes to serving others, age shouldn’t be a barrier,” Mr Pate said. “I am a father of seven children and seven grandchildren, and I have a passion to serve…

Tuition-free plumbing training program to address workforce shortage on Long Island

The Plumbing Contractors Association of Long Island is addressing a growing issue in the region: a significant shortage of trained plumbing professionals. To tackle this, PCALI is launching the Plumbing Institute, a new tuition-free training program designed to create more job opportunities for Long Island residents while filling critical gaps in the plumbing workforce. The program will open its doors in September 2025 and offer local residents …