Savannah CEO recently highlighted Henry Plumbing’s continued investment in workforce development after the company was awarded an $11,000 WorkSource Coastal grant through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Incumbent Worker Training program.
The grant was awarded to help nine Henry Plumbing employees further their professional training by working toward becoming State of Georgia certified Journeymen plumbers. Funding from the grant assists with tuition, books, travel expenses, and additional costs associated with certification training.
As a fourth-generation, family-owned plumbing company serving Savannah and the Coastal Georgia region, Henry Plumbing has long emphasized continuing education and professional growth for its team members. The Savannah CEO feature highlighted how the company continues investing in employee development to help meet the growing demand for skilled plumbing and construction professionals throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
In the article, CFO Tonya Reed explained that the grant helps expand opportunities for employees while strengthening the company’s ability to serve customers with highly trained professionals.
“The WorkSource Coastal grant will provide the opportunity to nine employees to work toward their State of Georgia Journeymen Plumbing License,” Reed shared in the feature. She also noted that certification and training costs can average approximately $2,000 per employee.
Programs like the WorkSource Coastal initiative help businesses strengthen workforce skills while creating long-term career opportunities for employees across the region. Henry Plumbing’s participation reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to education, professional advancement, and building a highly skilled workforce equipped to serve residential and commercial customers throughout Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Tybee Island, and surrounding communities.
From apprenticeships and certifications to continuing education opportunities, Henry Plumbing continues investing in the future of the plumbing industry while supporting career growth for the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
