Articles Tagged with ''labor shortage''

Amending the Apprentice Act

What does this legislation mean for the president’s executive order?

November 27, 2017

On June 15, 2017, President Trump signed the executive order expanding apprenticeship programs and vocational training. This executive order calls on the Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta, “to propose regulations that promote the development of apprenticeship programs by industry and trade groups, nonprofit organizations, unions, and joint labor-management organizations,”

Harbor Freight Tools Awards 10 Skilled Trades Teachers $510,000

First-place prizes awarded to public high school teachers, schools in Washington, California, and New York

November 3, 2017

The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, which recognizes outstanding instruction in the skilled trades in U.S. public high schools, awarded $510,000 to the three first-place winners and seven second-place winners. Harbor Freight Tools made additional donations totaling $44,000 to 44 semi-finalists.

Two Texas Companies Offer Help to Vets

A win-win for the industry and the students

October 19, 2017

Airtime 500, Addison, Texas, and Perfect Technician Academy, Weatherford, Texas, are working together to offer aid and assistance to the approximately 300 veterans affected by the unexpected closure of the Retail Ready Career Center in Garland, Texas. Students affected by this closure are encouraged to visit www.hvacvets.com to begin the aid process.

Contractors, Technicians Deem Sheet Metal Training Essential

While sometimes overlooked, techs benefit greatly from sheet metal training

Nick Kostora

September 18, 2017

In the skilled trades, qualified workers are as valuable as ever before. The skills gap and labor shortage the trades are experiencing are widespread and well-covered, but when dissecting the specific skill sets required to succeed in the HVACR industry, sheet metal training is one area that can, at times, be overlooked.

Joe Kokinda Professional HVAC/R Services Inc.

HVACR Industry: Kid Tested, Parent Approved

Industry veterans encourage kids to follow in their footsteps

Joanna R. Turpin

August 7, 2017

The late, great D. Brian Baker, president of Custom Vac Ltd. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and a frequent contributor to The NEWS, once said the labor shortage in the HVAC industry could be attributed, at least in part, to families having fewer children these days.

June 2017 Tech of the Month: Troy Anderson

June 26, 2017

Anderson is a definite people person, and his interpersonal skills, as well as his technical skills, make him exceptional.

National Signing Day Comes to the Skilled Trades

National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day celebrates educational commitments to the trades

Nick Kostora

June 19, 2017

National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day is a successful event that has been held each of the last four years, helping thousands of students achieve their moments of glory at more than 40 schools as they prepare for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

Dwyer Group Announces 2017 Women in the Trades Fall Scholarship Recipients

Program continues to advance education and career opportunities for women in the service trades

May 8, 2017

Five years after appearing on Undercover Boss and working alongside a female service professional in a male-dominated industry, the Women in the Trades (WITT) program launched by Dina Dwyer-Owens and The Dwyer Group Inc. is celebrating an important milestone as it continues to assist and advance career opportunities for women across the service trades.

Shurtape Kicks Off Year Three of Mission: HVAC, Educating for Success Program

Follow the journey of three students as they pursue an education in HVAC

April 18, 2017

There are many advantages to getting a technical education in the HVAC industry — students learn the science behind heating and cooling systems, how to troubleshoot and correct problems, and what to expect on the job site, among other critical lessons. Earning that degree or certification can help those pursuing a career in the HVAC trades stand out from the rest, but educational costs can quickly add up.

Kids: Choosing the Trades Over College May Earn You More Money

Many youngsters would be better off working with their hands

Butch Welsch

April 17, 2017

We have an interesting, well-paying industry, we just need to make sure we’re educating people about the opportunities it offers.

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