Brian Murphy is the 393 Pipe Trades Training Center Coordinator. He’s led the efforts to create a hybrid learning model, bringing apprentices both online classes and Covid-safe in-person labs. “The pandemic has forced the Training Center to modernize is ways we only dreamed of before,” said Brian. “It was a steep learning curve for both

William Watson, 5th Year Steamfitter “Prior to the apprenticeship, I was active duty military for six years and did a tour in Afghanistan. I came through the Veterans in Piping (VIP) program where you start with welding. It’s my favorite part of the job--not just to be able to stick two pieces together, but the