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Ty Killen is one of the students who went through the pilot Ride and Decide program in 2015.

Ride and Decide Program Generates Interest in the Trades

High school students are afforded an opportunity to work full time in multiple roles
Kostora
Nick Kostora
February 8, 2016

Efforts like the ‘Ride and Decide’ program in Tennessee are providing a much needed bridge between high school students and rewarding careers they may not have otherwise known were available.


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NATE Launches New Exams

Certificates provide pathway to professional development and certification
February 8, 2016

As with the NATE certification exams, these two new certificate exams were developed by the NATE technical committee, comprised of experts from various industry sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, education and training, and contractors. 


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ACCA Forums Unite Office and Service Managers

ACCA Forums Unite Office and Service Managers

Organization stresses proper contracting management procedures at Indianapolis event
Mike Murphy
Mike Murphy
February 1, 2016

ACCA members came from around the country to learn office operational management strategies. The event, which was presented by ACCA and The NEWS, was immediately preceded by the Service Managers Forum, capping off a four-day gathering of ACCA managers across multiple disciplines.


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Uniweld Releases Instructional Video on Joining Aluminum Tubes to Dissimilar Metals

Demonstrates how to join aluminum to copper using company’s soft solder kit
January 29, 2016

Uniweld’s UNI-4300 Soft Solder Kit is designed to simplify the process of joining dissimilar metals, enabling HVAC technicians to join them with low heat, minimizing the possibility of melting the base metal. The company’s UNI-4300 instructional video demonstrates one of the methods used to join aluminum tube to a copper tube.


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Final Four Set for MCAA’s Student Chapter Competition

Teams needed to meet requirements to build an eight-story, multi-use building in San Jose, California
January 27, 2016

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has announced the 2015-2016 Student Chapter Competition final four student chapter teams, who will deliver oral presentations of their competition proposals at MCAA 2016.


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Spirax Sarco Releases 2016 Steam Energy Training Course Schedule

Courses provide skills to reduce energy costs and improve safety and efficiency
January 26, 2016

Spirax Sarco has released its 2016 schedule of training center courses covering all aspects of steam energy. The curriculum’s objective is to provide comprehensive knowledge and understanding as the keys to energy conservation and resource utilization.


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AHR Expo Offers Educational Opportunities

AHR Expo Offers Educational Opportunities

More than 50 free sessions will be offered averaging 1-2 hours long
January 25, 2016

More than 50 free sessions will be offered, covering topics ranging from how to commission an economizer to cyber security measures for intelligent buildings to the latest advancements in China’s IAQ market. Attendees may participate in all AHR Expo-sponsored sessions, ASHRAE’s Design Build Track, and sessions hosted by endorsing associations and industry groups at no additional cost.


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Kory Johnson

January 2016 Tech of the Month: Kory Johnson

January 25, 2016

Kory Johnson has excelled in keeping USU’s critical heating and cooling systems in peak operating condition since he was hired seven years ago. He is known for his technical abilities, willingness to help others, and strong work ethic.


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AHRI Annual Meeting Draws Record Attendance

Organization updates members on the latest industry news, recognizes its top achievers
Mike Murphy
Mike Murphy
January 25, 2016

Record attendance at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) in Bonita Springs, Florida, may have been helped by the warm weather destination, but was perhaps due more to the growth in membership and the proliferation of legislative activity that concerns members.


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BIM Workshops Announces 2016 Dates, Locations, and New Event Format

The regional training conference expands with the addition of Las Vegas event
January 21, 2016

The BIM Workshops, a regional technology training conference for building information modeling (BIM) technology training, has announced its 2016 lineup of locations and dates. Hosted by U.S. CAD, the organization said it is expanding its multi-city footprint to include Las Vegas.


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