Snyder Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric Launches TradeUp Academy
Apprenticeship program seeks to train a skilled workforce and resolve labor shortages
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— Snyder Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric announced the launch of its new TradeUp Academy, an HVAC Registered Apprenticeship Program. The goal of the program is to help businesses meet the demand for skilled labor during a shortage, while offering workers higher wages and better employment outcomes.
TradeUp Academy is a paid training/apprentice program that offers participants the opportunity to gain experience, learn new skills, and support themselves financially while they study and receive on-the-job training. For the trainee, an apprenticeship can offer a cost-effective alternative to the college track. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, workers who complete an apprenticeship make an average of $240,037 more than comparable job seekers in their lifetime. And for the employer, apprenticeship programs are a reliable workforce solution.