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Home » Topics » Training and Education » Training and Education for Contractors

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Heat Pump Hype to Hands-On Reality: The HVAC Skills Gap Contractors Can’t Ignore

Across the industry, a widening skills gap is creating real challenges for contractors
Dennis Cinello
June 6, 2026

As heat pumps and other advanced systems become more common, the gap between what’s possible and what’s practical will depend largely on workforce readiness. 


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Addressing the AI Training Gap in HVAC

Around 23% of apprentices more likely to use AI for tasks like estimating
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
June 3, 2026

A survey from BuildOps shows the AI training gap present in HVAC. In this Q&A, learn how to overcome this gap, which can simultaneously address the workforce shortage. 


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Employer-Directed Skills Act Could Reimburse HVAC Contractors for New Hire Training

Proposal would shift control of workforce dollars directly to contractors
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
March 30, 2026

Federal workforce dollars could soon flow directly to HVAC employers instead of training institutions 


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Closing the Skills Gap, One HVAC Technician at a Time

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
March 6, 2026

As the HVAC labor shortage intensifies, contractors and manufacturers are investing in training programs to prepare technicians for the field. 


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6 Ways to More Effectively Provide In-Field Training for New HVAC Technicians

Mentors, fundamentals, and reinforcement are all key to a successful program
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
February 23, 2026

Training HVAC technicians in the field does not have to come at the expense of productivity or day-to-day operations.  


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Beyond PowerPoint: Smarter, Gamified Ways to Train HVACR Technicians

Designing training that techs engage with
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
February 6, 2026

Not every technician learns the same way, so why are they still being trained as if they do? By combining all types of learning styles, meeting techs where they are at, and gamifying activities, technicians retain more, apply more in the field, and feel more confident in their skills. 


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Rheem Reveals Sustainability Goals for 2035

Chris Gray
Chris Gray
February 2, 2026

Rheem is raising the bar on sustainability with a new commitment to train more than a million HVAC contractors and industry professionals worldwide over the next decade.



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From Jobsite to Instagram: How HVACR Influencers Are Recruiting Gen Z

Creating social media buzz to attract a new generation to hands-on HVACR work
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
January 28, 2026

Three young HVACR influencers talk about what they do on social media platforms to interest young people in HVACR. 


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How Contractors Can Help the UA Recruit 30,000 Technicians — and Build Their Own Pipeline

Inside the UA’s strategy to connect trade schools, manufacturers, and contractors
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
December 4, 2025

The United Association’s push for 30,000 new HVACR professionals isn’t just about training — it’s about partnership. Contractors who engage with local trade programs and advisory committees are finding early access to the next generation of skilled technicians. 


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HVAC Q&A - Episode 10: Ductless Installs.

HVAC Q&A Episode 10: Ductless Installs

Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
May 12, 2025
In this video, experts from Carrier, METUS, and Friedrich share advice on what to do — and what to avoid — during ductless installs.
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