Andreas Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. of Lehighton is giving away five $500 scholarships ($2,500 in total) to 5-Star ‘Class of 2024’ high school seniors at the Lehighton Area High School, Palmerton Area High School, Jim Thorpe Area High School, the Carbon Career and Technical Institute, and the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, who plan to attend an accredited college, university or technical college and major in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning or plumbing.

A graduating trade student, who is entering an HVAC and/or plumbing apprentice program or will obtain employment at an 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, bright, ambitious, talented, and hardworking students are needed to rise to the challenge and attain available positions in these fields.

Danielle Andreas, Andreas Plumbing co-owner, said, “We believe in giving back to our community and helping new and existing HVAC technicians and plumbers learn and grow professionally and personally. Our industry is rapidly growing, so we are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team! In addition to the scholarship, we are also offering each school the chance for Andreas’ technicians to speak to their students in detail about a rewarding career in HVAC and plumbing. We were able to do this last year for Lehighton Area High School, and the students really enjoyed our presentation.”

Andreas Plumbing’s 5-Star Scholarship can be used to help offset the cost of tuition or books for 2024 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.

Awards must be used within a one-year period. Deadline to apply is April 5.

For complete details about Andreas Plumbing’s 5-Star Scholarship Program, including program requirements and application, visit AndreasPlumbing.com/5-Star-Scholarship/.