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Contractors Jump Hurdles to Bring High School Students Into HVAC

Large and small companies navigate red tape, parents, and uncertainty to find young workers

April 2, 2020
Angela D. Harris
KEYWORDS education programs / HVAC recruiting / labor shortage
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A daily reality for contractors is the lack of people interested in pursuing a trade — HVACR included. Contractors across the nation are searching every pool for potential employees. The candidates they are finding and recruiting can look like former teachers, business people, even the occasional police officer. Some have even been lucky enough to hire trade-school graduates. The potential candidate pools are growing dry, however, and contractors are seeking a new source of fresh and willing talent. Cue high school students.

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