Madison Park Technical Vocational High School students get hands-on learning with Dewalt Tool

Boston, MA Dewalt Tool visited Madison Park Technical Vocational High School to provide hands-on learning with the latest plumbing tools as part of an ongoing outreach program by the Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association (PCA) and Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 12.

“Having Dewalt Tool visit Boston’s only vocational school to teach students how to use the most modern tools on the market is an incredible opportunity,” said Greater Boston PCA director of public affairs Nick Peck Palermo. 

The PCA teamed up with Dewalt, owned by Stanley Black and Decker, to bring workshops to students in the plumbing shop at Madison Park High School, which is the city’s only vocational school. The training session gave students a hands-on experience with Dewalt’s latest innovations: everything from their new pipe cutters and expansion tools to proper hangar installation training. 

“At Dewalt, we are honored to collaborate with students, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of our products and offerings to support their journey into the trades,” said Dewalt trade specialist Ryan Tuttle. “We recognize the abundance of information and products available in the market, and our mission is to equip these students with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure their success.”

Overall, the event was part of a larger initiative to introduce young people to the plumbing industry and get them excited about a career as a union plumber. The Greater Boston PCA and Local 12 are both committed to educating the next generation of plumbers and helping them develop these real world skills from an early age. 

Both organizations have been heavily involved with Madison Park for several years and are organizing several upcoming events to continue providing opportunities to students, including a field trip to the MIT Fusion Lab. Several Greater Boston PCA contractors and Local 12 members serve on Madison Park’s advisory board and lend ongoing support to the program.