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

As the HVAC labor shortage intensifies, contractors and manufacturers are investing in training programs to prepare technicians for the field. 

Training HVAC technicians in the field does not have to come at the expense of productivity or day-to-day operations.  

Not every technician learns the same way, so why are they still being trained as if they do? By combining all types of learning styles, meeting techs where they are at, and gamifying activities, technicians retain more, apply more in the field, and feel more confident in their skills. 

Rheem is raising the bar on sustainability with a new commitment to train more than a million HVAC contractors and industry professionals worldwide over the next decade.

Three young HVACR influencers talk about what they do on social media platforms to interest young people in HVACR. 

“We’ve always done it this way” may just be the most dangerous phrase in the industry. 

The United Association’s push for 30,000 new HVACR professionals isn’t just about training — it’s about partnership. Contractors who engage with local trade programs and advisory committees are finding early access to the next generation of skilled technicians. 

Most HVAC shops are staring at a retirement cliff. One Georgia contractor refused to wait for résumés that never came — and today his average technician is just 26. 

The trades are starving for skilled hands while thousands of veterans are quietly wondering what comes next.