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CertainTeed Donates $20,000 to SkillsUSA Students

The scholarship will be applied to the 2018-2019 academic year for 28 recipients

December 11, 2018

The donation was made on behalf of the #KeepCraftAlive movement.

Solving the HVACR Certification Puzzle

December 1, 2018

The goal of this eBook is to shed some light on the certification process—we will introduce readers to the multiple certification organizations within the industry, as well as spell out the advantages of getting technicians certified.

Rep. Scott Peters to be Featured in Upcoming HARDI Workforce Recruitment Documentary

Peters, cosponsor of the “Strengthening Careers and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act,” expresses his support for the trades in the video

October 15, 2018

The documentary is part of HARDI's Workforce Recruitment Initiative, which aims to bring awareness of careers in the HVACR industry and wholesale distribution to younger generations.

Grow Your Own HVACR Workforce by Offering Internships

Joanna R. Turpin

October 3, 2018

While the stronger economy is definitely good news for contractors, they are probably not too thrilled to see these record low unemployment numbers. As everyone knows, the HVACR industry is struggling with a severe shortage of skilled labor, and the problem is only getting worse.

The Top 10 Challenges Facing HVACR Instructors

Kyle Gargaro

August 27, 2018

Like with most jobs, HVAC instructors are being asked to do more with less. In talking with numerous instructors, The NEWS has come up with the top 10 challenges facing HVAC instructors.

Students at Transition to Trades graduate ready to enter the civilian workforce even before their last Army paycheck. - The ACHR News

Program Helps Soldiers Transition to Careers in HVAC, Skilled Trades

Transition to Trades was started in response to the labor shortage

Maria Taylor

August 27, 2018

Now in its second year, the Transition to Trades program trains transitioning soldiers in a trade, then either hires them at Hiller or helps them find new employment in the civilian workforce across the U.S.

HVAC Excellence Conference - Trying to help bridge the education gap, Daikin conducted both lectures and hands-on training sessions for attendees. - The ACHR News

Instructors Learn New Technology at HVAC Excellence Conference

August 27, 2018

Technology is rapidly changing, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the HVAC industry. It is more important than ever for HVAC instructors to keep up with these changes, and 750 teachers did just that by attending the 12th annual HVAC Excellence National HVAC Educators and Trainers Conference in Las Vegas.

HARDI Begins Production on Documentary for Industry Recruitment

July 26, 2018

Commissioned by the HARDI Foundation, this documentary will have a focus on showcasing the daily lives of younger employees at HARDI distributors, with the aim of targeting younger generations for recruitment.

Solving the Leadership Gap in the Trade Industry

As leaders retire, companies are struggling to find people to move into leadership roles

Alex Willis

July 26, 2018

Training isn’t only beneficial to the teams’ success but also to the workers’ individual success.

Four Ways to Combat Knowledge Loss as Aging Workforce Begins to Depart

Mary Brittain-White

July 25, 2018

High levels of workforce turnover typically result in short-term and even permanent knowledge loss that could be critical to the success of an organization. Before baby boomers leave their posts, it’s important that not only an outline of their knowledge is shared, but that it is collected in a format conducive to generation X & Y adoption.