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Kaynor Technical High School

Creating a Hands-on Hydronics Lab

Donated equipment offers students a high-tech experience
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 30, 2017

Manufacturers of HVAC equipment are a charitable bunch, often lending a hand after weather-related and natural disasters, as well as offering their expertise to national and local charities. They are particularly generous when it comes to supporting trade schools and vocational training programs that count on their donations of HVAC equipment in order to provide a hands-on experience for their students. By donating equipment to trade schools and vocational training programs, manufacturers demonstrate their dedication to educating the next generation of HVAC professionals.


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TECHNICIAN TRAINING

Home-performance Certifications Differentiate HVAC Contractors

Contractors with training credentials are more trustworthy to customers
Nicole Krawcke
October 23, 2017
As homeowners become increasingly aware of home performance and the benefits it offers, home-performance contractors must continue to find ways to promote and differentiate themselves from their competitors. Training and certification is a crucial differentiator, and it has the added bonus of making contractors more trustworthy to prospective customers.
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Rheem Academy Grand Opening

HVAC Manufacturers Aim to Create Unique Training Solutions

Opportunities are widely available for those interested in the HVAC industry
Kostora
Nick Kostora
October 9, 2017
HVAC manufacturers are in an interesting position when it comes to training and educating the industry’s next generation. While there is no black-and-white solution when it comes to addressing the technician shortage and ensuring there are enough people coming into the industry to satisfy demand, many manufacturers are doing their part by providing training opportunities wherever and whenever possible.
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2017 Best HVAC Trainer

Passion Defines The NEWS’ 2017 Best Trainer Contest Winner, Ed Brink

Dedication to his students and his craft vaults Brink to the top of the list
Kostora
Nick Kostora
September 18, 2017

The NEWS’ Best Instructor and Trainer contest aims to shine a spotlight on the best teachers and advisors across the HVACR industry, and this year was no different as one of the industry’s true workhorses, Ed Brink, division manager, technical training, Meier Supply Co., was honored as the nation’s Best Trainer contest winner.


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ITI sheet metal curriculum

Contractors, Technicians Deem Sheet Metal Training Essential

While sometimes overlooked, techs benefit greatly from sheet metal training
Kostora
Nick Kostora
September 18, 2017
In the skilled trades, qualified workers are as valuable as ever before. The skills gap and labor shortage the trades are experiencing are widespread and well-covered, but when dissecting the specific skill sets required to succeed in the HVACR industry, sheet metal training is one area that can, at times, be overlooked.
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David Norman

Best Instructor Runner-up is Always On Call for His Students

HVACR instructor David Norman founded his own technical school, HVAC Institute
Nicole Krawcke
September 18, 2017
If you’re a technician working in the Northwestern U.S., you’ve likely heard of David Norman. Chances are you may even have his phone number. The 58-year-old instructor has built quite a reputation as the go-to guy for HVACR technical problems in the region.
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