Usually, plumbers are the ones making house calls. But, one evening a week, a professional comes to Powell’s Plumbing in Winchester to provide instruction to 11 employees. It’s all part of a customized LFCC Workforce Solutions Corporate Training program. The employees are in the first level apprenticeship plumbing class. A few are plumbing technicians, and the rest are helpers, said Joey Luttrell, general manager of Powell’s Plumbing.
Joey Luttrell and 11 employees at Powell’s Plumbing prior to class.
Like many people around the U.S., Angel Ortiz, of Remington, lost his job at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
We pre-recorded today’s conversation via Zoom with Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing for LFCC Workforce Solutions; Carlene Hurdle, Corporate Training Director, and 
Josiah Shortridge is just 22-years-old, but the facility operator HVAC technician is already thriving in his career.
When an unexpected crisis hits, it can take months for a business to reset and recover. When the crisis is ongoing and ever-changing, like the current pandemic we’re facing, it can take even longer.
When faced with a crisis, leaders must be able to remain calm, while adapting to unfamiliar circumstances. They may find themselves under pressure to make decisions quickly with limited or rapidly changing information. In short, it can be overwhelming.
The Coronavirus and related social distancing practices and regulations have made working from home the new normal for many employees. While there are plenty of advantages to working from home, it can also be challenging to adapt to the lack of personal interaction, create boundaries between work and home life, and stay focused amidst a plethora of distractions. 
