Training and Education for Contractors - Articles - Page 25

International Congress of Refrigeration to Take Place in August

A look at the latest technologies

March 27, 2019

In the hot month of August, something cool is taking place. Peers and colleagues from around the world will join together in Montreal, Canada, at the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration.

Weil-McLain Offers Free Training, Demonstrations

Programs available to 2019 Eastern Energy Expo attendees

March 26, 2019

Weil-McLain experts will offer complimentary training seminars and demonstrations on best practices for installing, servicing, and operating high-efficiency boilers for attendees of the 2019 Eastern Energy Expo.

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.

The HVAC Industry Needs to Step Up and Face the Labor Shortage Problem

Nothing Is Going to Change If We Don’t Do Something About It

Butch Welsch

March 25, 2019

There are two possible solutions I believe the industry needs to consider in order to change the landscape for our future workforce.

National Signing Day Celebrates High School Seniors

Acknowledging, honoring, and encouraging those who have chosen to pursue a career in the skilled trades

March 22, 2019

SkillsUSA and Klein Tools are excited to announce National Signing Day 2019, celebrating thousands of high school seniors dedicated to pursuing a career in the skilled trades.

Client Relationships Key to Boosting Sales

Smart sales tools, strategies the focus of Unified Group’s Sales Forum

March 20, 2019

If marketing tells a customer why they should choose a particular service, product, or brand, then customer service is what keeps the customer coming back — or not.

Hawaiian Association Opens Scholarship Applications

Applications due April 30

March 20, 2019

The Contractors Association of Kauai (CAK is offering multiple scholarships to Kauai residents seeking a career in a construction-related field of study.

Nortek Air Solutions Honored by ASHRAE

Donation supports industry research

March 19, 2019

Nortek Air Solutions was recognized for its contribution to HVACR research by ASHRAE’s Research Promotion Campaign.

Southern California Scholarship Programs Opens

Register before spots are filled

March 18, 2019

The Southern California Scholarship program has opened with the 2019 budget. The program is free — paid for by the California Rate Payers.

AEC BuildTech to Offer CEUs

Advance pricing ends March 15

March 13, 2019

BNP Media announced that over 80 percent of the conference sessions at its inaugural AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) BuildTech Conference & Expo will offer continuing education units.