Area plumbing company vigorously tackles industry labor shortage

Pro-Tec currently has three apprentices about to start its Technician Apprenticeship Program.

Rick Hume, Brandon Hume, Chad Kocses and Brian Finger recently created a Apprenticeship Program at their company, Naples-based Pro-Tec Plumbing.
Rick Hume, Brandon Hume, Chad Kocses and Brian Finger recently created a Apprenticeship Program at their company, Naples-based Pro-Tec Plumbing.
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Finding employees is a common challenge for many businesses, especially companies in the trades. Naples-based Pro-Tec Plumbing decided to take a proactive approach to the problem, in launching its Technician Apprenticeship Program.

 

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