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Calling All Humans: Let’s Guide The Next Generation Of The Trades With Passion, Pride, Determination, And Generosity

September 21, 2024

With early exposure to the trades, a young girl found inspiration from the women she saw working in the industry, and now she wants to encourage more women to get into the business.

Finding the Right Trainers for Gen Z

An HVAC Minute Video Update: September 16, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 16, 2024

The most successful trainers are those who realize just how to connect with Gen Z.

Women in HVACR Announces Sponsorship of the ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

September 1, 2024

Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, announced today that it is a sponsor of the 2024 ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series (ETCS) to be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 11–13.

How to Train the Trainers Who Will Prepare Gen Z for HVAC Careers

Training the ‘Tool Belt’ generation

Hannah Belloli-Oster

August 28, 2024

The most successful trainers will realize that the relationship Gen Z has with technology fits right in with the present mindset of the HVACR industry.

Innovations In VR Training For HVAC Professionals

Matt Zbrog

August 19, 2024

Not only is VR safe and surprisingly cost-effective, it’s portability also offers a new avenue to introduce new people to the HVAC industry.

U.S. ‘National Heat Strategy’ Issued in Response to Increase in Heat-Related Deaths

Extreme-heat conditions projected to be more frequent, intense, and longer in duration

J.J. Smith

August 17, 2024

The ‘National Heat Strategy’ is directing several different governmental agencies to implement four goals and objectives that are expected to increase U.S. resiliency to extreme heat conditions.

HVAC Tech Forced to Watch As All His Tools Are Stolen

Generous patrons, Trane reps step up to help with replacement costs

Dylan Kurt

July 22, 2024

An HVAC tech was stuck on a roof as a trio of brazen thieves made off with all his tools after kicking over his ladder during a daylight heist.

Impact of Uniform Quality on Job Performance and Safety in the HVACR Sector

Nick Warrick

July 18, 2024

Given how challenging the HVAC industry can get, the quality of a technician's uniform isn't just about appearance—it's a crucial factor in their overall job performance and safety.

Making Life Easier for Techs on National HVAC Tech Day

On a day when techs are celebrated, see what some in the industry are doing to improve their experiences

Dylan Kurt

June 22, 2024

Technicians often perform thankless jobs, but there are people in the industry that are making efforts to make the trade more enjoyable

Setting Young HVAC Techs On The Right Track

The importance of knowing what to do with that first big paycheck

Dylan Kurt

June 17, 2024

To ensure employee happiness and a long tenure at their new company, it may be worthwhile to provide new technicians with a basic financial plan for their personal wealth.