“hilmor created the Retool Your Future program to support the next generation of HVACR technicians and help students build a successful future in the HVACR industry,” said Andrea Halpin, senior marketing manager. “Last year’s program was a great success, producing some very inspiring stories from more than 550 submissions. We want to build on that success by awarding more winners and expanding the contest to Canada.”

To ensure these aspiring HVACR technicians are well equipped with the proper tools to enter the industry, hilmor is outfitting each grand prize winner with a hilmor HVACR Starter Kit, which includes the Dual Readout Thermometer, 2-Valve Aluminum Manifold, Quick-Engage Flare and Swage Kit, and a Quick-Change Magnetic Nut Driver, as well as a 60-inch Hose Set, 9-in-1 Multi-Tool, Tri-Tube Bender, Service Wrenches, Deburrer, Hex Key Folding Set, Inspection Mirror, and a Backpack Tool Bag. In addition, the six scholarship winners’ schools will receive a hilmor Green Wall, valued at $5,000, consisting of more than 40 HVACR tools, including hilmor’s new line of tubing cutters.

To enter, students who are currently enrolled in or have applied for admission into an established, recognized HVACR school can submit a 250-word essay explaining how the HVACR industry will “retool their lives.” For contest rules and information on how to enter, visit www.retoolyourfuture.com. The contest closes Sept. 30.

Publication date: 7/21/2014 

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