Articles Tagged with ''training technicians''

Transition to Trades Celebrates Anniversary

Helps veterans enter HVAC workforce

June 7, 2019

Transition to Trades will celebrate its third anniversary with an open house, luncheon, and graduation ceremony.

Affordable A/C Simulator Invented

College instructor assigns patent to school

June 6, 2019

Dr. Michael Afanasiev invented an air conditioner educational demonstration system and method of operation.

Carrier, Interplay Collaborate for VR Training

VR modules will allow “hands-on” practice

June 3, 2019

Carrier will be working with Interplay Learning to create custom virtual reality training modules.

Johnson Controls Opens Commercial HVAC Pathways Vocational Lab

Lab prepares individuals for careers in HVAC

May 29, 2019

Johnson Controls held an opening celebration for its new Commercial HVAC Pathways Vocational Lab

Neighborly Teams Up with Lowe’s to Rebuild Skilled Trades Workforce

Neighborly joins Lowe’s Generation T

May 24, 2019

Neighborly announced that it is joining Generation T, a national movement launched by Lowe’s to address the widening skilled trades gap.

Interplay Learning Secures $5.5 Million Series A Financing Round

Financing round for online training firm led by S3 Ventures

May 21, 2019

Interplay Learning announced it has completed a $5.5 million Series A round of financing

HVAC’s Next-Generation Job Seekers

For the up-and-coming generation of technicians, a job is more than just a paycheck

Maria Taylor

April 29, 2019

Six members of The NEWS’ 2018 40 Under 40 shared their thoughts on what the next generation of technicians looks for when considering a job in the HVAC field.

Letters From Our Readers: Apr. 29, 2019

April 29, 2019

The following remarks were made regarding the article “Train Like HVAC Pros, Leave YouTube for the Rookies,” written by Angela D. Harris, technology editor of The NEWS, published March 25.

Train Like HVAC Pros, Leave YouTube for the Rookies

Why five minutes is not enough in online training

Angela D. Harris

March 25, 2019

As a former educator and lifelong learner, it startled me to think that online training is devolving to nothing more than a YouTube snippet or a Snapchat story.

ACCA Meeting Brings HVAC Contractors to San Antonio

Angela D. Harris

March 4, 2019

Conference veterans and newcomers alike are ready for the ACCA 2019 Conference and Expo in San Antonio, March 4-6. The events prepared for attendees range from guest speakers like Darren Woodson, former Dallas Cowboy and ESPN analyst, to breakout sessions that cover distributor relationships, marketing, payroll, opioids, and more. Held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, the theme of this year’s conference is to “Optimize.”

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.