HomeServe has announced new strategic partnerships with three prominent professional organizations—Women in HVACR, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC), and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)—as part of its broader Skilled Trades Initiative. These collaborations underscore HomeServe’s commitment to supporting workforce development, diversity, and innovation across the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical sectors.
With the U.S. Department of Labor reporting nearly 250,000 skilled trades positions unfilled as of April 2025, the industry faces a critical labor shortage driven by an aging workforce, reduced investment in vocational training, and declining interest from younger generations. The resulting workforce gap has led to project delays and rising service costs, making the need for action increasingly urgent.
“The shortage of skilled tradespeople is impacting homeowners across the country, and HomeServe is committed to being part of the solution,” said Tom Rusin, CEO of HomeServe. “By partnering with organizations like Women in HVACR, PHCC, and ACCA, we’re supporting the future of these industries and ensuring access to rewarding careers for individuals of all backgrounds.”
Partnership Highlights
Women in HVACR
As an “Inspiration” sponsor, HomeServe will fund scholarships for women entering the skilled trades and promote leadership development through dedicated mentorship opportunities.
PHCC (Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association)
HomeServe will sponsor five scholarships for contractors seeking training and professional growth, while also backing PHCC’s efforts in workforce advocacy and development.
ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
HomeServe’s support will bolster ACCA’s education and training programs, offering technical resources and advancing HVAC industry standards and contractor support.
These initiatives are part of HomeServe’s Skilled Trades Initiative, which also includes a Grant Program launched earlier this year. The program provides funding to contractor companies in the HomeServe service network to support vocational training and apprenticeship development. The first round of grants supported 20 companies, helping them invest in employee upskilling and apprentice programs.
Together, these partnerships and investments aim to revitalize the skilled trades, address current labor shortages, and build a strong, diverse pipeline of professionals ready to meet the needs of tomorrow’s infrastructure.
About HomeServe USA
HomeServe USA Corp. (HomeServe), a leading residential infrastructure home repair solutions company with more than 4.5 million customers across North America, offers protection plans that help protect homeowners against the expense and inconvenience of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other home repair emergencies. HomeServe empowers over 1,350 leading municipal and utility partners to educate and advocate for their customers who are faced with home repair emergencies.
HomeServe has an exceptional customer satisfaction rating, is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and is endorsed by the National League of Cities.
