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Elon Musk Touts the Trades

The tech guru said electricians and plumbers are more important than political science majors

March 3, 2025

Elon Musk recently voiced his support for the trades, and TV personality Mike Rowe believes they could collaborate to highlight the excellent career opportunities available for young people.

The Industry through a Gen Z Lens

Alyssa McCoy

Jane Sidebottom

February 16, 2025

Gen Z is beginning to redefine the skilled trades — is HVAC looking at them in the wrong light?

State of the Industry 2025: Contractors

Contractors Optimistic About Challenges Coming in 2025

Refrigerant transition, labor shortage, and shifting consumer behavior among issues to navigate

Dylan Kurt

February 6, 2025

2025 is set to usher in a wave of refrigerant regulatory changes and contractors are bracing for what’s promising to be a transformative year.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Recruiting Gen Z Talent

Kyle Gargaro

January 4, 2025

John Akhoian, founder of Rooter Hero, has helped staff his business by reaching out to Generation Z. Find out how he is doing it.

HVAC Q&A Episode 4: Recruiting at High School Career Fairs

HVAC Q&A Episode 5: Recruiting at High School Career Fairs

Maria Taylor

December 19, 2024

In this video, three industry pros share their take on how to get the best and brightest excited about a career in the heating and cooling field.

Why I’m Building a Career in HVAC: Race Harber’s Perspective as a Gen Z HVAC Professional

Race Harber

October 17, 2024

A new generation is discovering that a four-year degree isn’t necessary to be successful.

Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap to Accelerate the Energy Transition

Al Subbloie

October 8, 2024

In the midst of a historic energy transition, the HVAC is facing a workforce shortage, and it needs to get creative to find solutions.

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.

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.