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Google is committing $50 million to help develop training programs across the country to meet the demand for skilled trades workers in HVAC and other sectors. 

A lack of qualified instructors is hindering the HVACR industry’s ability to fill the 40,000 job openings projected annually over the next decade.

As heat pumps and other advanced systems become more common, the gap between what’s possible and what’s practical will depend largely on workforce readiness. 

A survey from BuildOps shows the AI training gap present in HVAC. In this Q&A, learn how to overcome this gap, which can simultaneously address the workforce shortage. 

Eagle Pipe Heating & Air in Washington demonstrates the power community involvement has in making the trades attractive to the next generation. 

HVAC manufacturers share how they’re stepping up to ensure new technicians, and the instructors who teach them, are keeping up with modern technology. 

BDR’s study showed that regularly reviewing financial statements and KPIs is closely tied to optimism, both about business growth and the broader economy. 

The Employer-Directed Skills Act has been reintroduced to both chambers of Congress, offering a way to make training new hires easier and more affordable. 

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest fatal injury workplace report shows an overall decline in incidents in the HVAC and plumbing category. 

Federal workforce dollars could soon flow directly to HVAC employers instead of training institutions