(Courtesy of Housecall Pro)
SAN DIEGO — Housecall Pro, which provides software for more than 45,000 home service companies, has announced the winners of its 2025 Trade Academy Scholarship program.
Fifty winners were selected from trade schools and programs across the U.S., including students who are pursuing training in the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC fields.
“The skilled trades provide essential services to home and business owners across the country. To ensure continued access to those services, it’s vital to invest in the next generation of tradespeople,” said Roland Ligtenberg, Housecall Pro co-founder and senior vice president of Innovation, in a press release. “Education in the skilled trades is not only important for bridging the skills gap but also for empowering students to pursue meaningful careers that make a positive impact in people’s lives.”
Since 2021, Housecall Pro has awarded more than a quarter million dollars in total scholarships, increasing the number of recipients year after year. The scholarships are provided in tandem with WD-40 and SupplyHouse, both of which contribute to the scholarship fund.
Recipients of the scholarship are all enrolled in vocational training for the spring semester. Each winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship to their trade school or program; a Milwaukee Tools M18 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit, provided by SupplyHouse; and a one-year Housecall Pro Essentials membership.
This is the first year in which 50 scholarships were awarded, demonstrating a growing investment in the future of the skilled trades. It also marks the first time the scholarship program, historically focused on the HVAC field, has expanded its pool of recipients to include students in the plumbing and electrical trades.
“The goal of the Trade Academy Scholarship program is to make a real difference in the lives of aspiring tradespeople, equipping them for lasting success in their training and ultimately in their careers,” Ligtenberg said. “We are thrilled to be empowering students spanning multiple essential trades.”
This year’s scholarship recipients include students from vocational schools and programs across the country, spanning multiple generations. Many qualify as members of Gen Z.
“We’re seeing more and more evidence of Gen Z looking to the trades as a meaningful career path. Their commitment to mastering best-in-class digital tools suggests a real desire to make the trades more efficient and more accessible,” said Ligtenberg.
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