Andreas Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. of Lehighton is giving away four $500 scholarships to 5-Star ‘Class of 2023’ high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college, university or technical college and major in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning or plumbing.

The scholarship is open to the Lehighton Area High School, Palmerton Area High School, Jim Thorpe Area High School and the Carbon Career and Technical Institute.

The scholarship is for a graduating trade student, who is entering an HVAC and/or Plumbing apprentice program or will obtain employment at a HVAC or plumbing company upon graduation, is also eligible.

Andreas Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. has established this scholarship to financially assist and help motivate students (both new and already studying HVAC and plumbing) to pursue a rewarding career in the fast-growing HVAC and/or plumbing industries. In the last decade, there have been many exciting technological advancements in HVAC and plumbing. Students entering the workforce have the opportunity to fill the increasing demand for talented HVAC technicians and plumbers as well as utilize their skills and ideas to make significant contributions to these trades.

Now more than ever, we need bright, ambitious, talented and hardworking students to rise to the challenge and attain available positions in these fields.

Danielle Andreas, Andreas Plumbing co-owner, said the scholarship is to help offset tuition and book costs for 2023 graduates, who want to study or apprentice in the HVAC and plumbing trades as well as offset tool costs for current trade students, who will obtain full-time employment as an HVAC technician or plumber upon graduation.

The awarded scholarships must be used within a one-year period. Deadline to apply is April 4. For complete details about Andreas Plumbing’s 5-Star Scholarship Program, including program requirements and application, please visit AndreasPlumbing.com/5-Star-Scholarship/.

Celebrating 17 years in business, Andreas Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. is a customer-focused, full-service plumbing and HVAC company located at 205 Interchange Road in Lehighton.