As backpacks fill with supplies and buses return to the roads, we’re sending our best to all the students and teachers kicking off a brand-new school year. At Bear’s Plumbing, back-to-school season always brings a sense of excitement—and reflection.

While many students are preparing for college and four-year degrees, we want to shine a spotlight on another incredible option: the skilled trades.

The Trades: A Path to Purpose and Prosperity

Not everyone is wired for the college route—and that’s more than okay. Trades like plumbing offer a solid career, honest work, and financial freedom without the weight of student loans. While peers may be racking up debt, trade apprentices are earning, saving, and building a future.

Imagine this:
When your child’s classmates graduate college four years from now, your trade-trained son or daughter could already be:
✅ Saving for a house
✅ Taking their Journeyman license exam
✅ Investing in a 401(k)
✅ Gaining real-world experience—and respect

A Legacy of Hands-On Work

Our story started the same way. Eric, the “Bear” behind Bear’s Plumbing, began his plumbing journey during his senior year at Klein High School in 1989. He rolled up his sleeves, learned the ropes, and worked his way to becoming a Master Plumber. Today, he runs a thriving family business and still proudly mentors young men just starting out—especially our son, Clayton, who is walking in his father’s footsteps.

We’re also incredibly proud of Mason, Luke, Isaac, and Frank, who’ve joined our team over the summers during high school. Their eagerness to learn and willingness to work hard remind us that the future of the trades is in great hands.

Supporting All Students

No matter what path your child chooses—college, trade school, military, or straight into the workforce—we’re cheering them on. But if they’re unsure where to turn, don’t overlook the power of a skilled trade.

Plumbers protect the health of the nation—and that’s a legacy worth passing on.

From our Bear’s Plumbing family to yours, we wish everyone a safe, successful, and meaningful school year ahead! www.bearsplumbing.net 281-350-2327