The NEWSMakers Podcast: Teaching Kids About HVAC
ACCA’s Bart James (left) and author Ryan Kiscaden (right) stop by the podcast to talk about a new project to help introduce HVAC at a young age. Source link
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Zero Zone Collaboration with Apprentice Now Addresses the Shortage of Skilled Labor Workers
NORTH PRARIE, Wisconsin — Zero Zone has taken a significant step to address the shortage of skilled workers in the industrial and commercial refrigeration industry by partnering with Apprentice Now. Together, they have developed a 10-week Field...
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ABC Applauds Biden Administration’s Withdrawal of Apprenticeship Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed overhaul of government-registered apprenticeship programs (GRAPs) has been quietly withdrawn by the White House. The nearly 800-page proposal had drawn mixed reactions from industry stakeholders. The...
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ACCA Announces Launch of Children’s Book for HVACR Industry
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — When it comes to solving workforce issues, solutions must start early. That’s why Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is taking a fresh, innovative approach to inspiring interest in the trades at a young age. ...
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Howard Community College Receives $50,000 Grant to Support Workforce Development and Skilled Trades
COLUMBIA, Maryland — Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis announced a $50,000 grant from the Truist Foundation to support career pathways to economic mobility through the forthcoming Cathy & Danny Bell Workforce...
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Why I’m Building a Career in HVAC: Race Harber’s Perspective as a Gen Z HVAC Professional
Although just 19 years old, HVAC technician Race Harber is no stranger to the mechanical trades industry. When he was 14, Race started tagging along to work with his dad, Mark Harber, owner of Harber Heating and Air and a Diamond Contractor. He...
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Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap to Accelerate the Energy Transition
As the energy transition accelerates, one critical challenge threatens to impede progress: a shortage of skilled workers. As the new school year gets underway, it’s a reminder that our future workforce is being shaped today. An emphasis on...
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The Unsung Heroes of Safety and Health: The Vital Role of Supervisors
In the dynamic and often hazardous world of construction and renovation, occupational safety and health is a paramount concern. Work in the sheet metal and HVAC trade includes working around potential risks at every turn. In such an environment...
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2024 Top 40 Under 40: Cory Anderson
Meet all of the 2024 Top 40 Under 40 HVACR Professionals Cory Anderson Company: M&A Supply Company Inc. Title: President Age: 38 Over the course of Cory Anderson’s life, he has worked nearly every possible job at M&A...
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Can AI Replace My Customer Service Representative?
As a 20-year residential HVAC business owner, my ongoing challenge has been maintaining happy and consistent customer service representatives (CSRs). Despite competitive wages, improved benefits, and better workspaces, the constant ringing of...
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2024 Top 40 Under 40 HVACR Professionals List
Fifty-five years old. That’s the average age of HVAC professionals these days — meaning that in a mere 10 years, a majority of the current HVAC workforce will likely no longer be working. But with this ‘graying’ of the workforce comes the...
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