State-run Schools Prepare Students for Careers in the Trades
January 12, 2015
At the schools, students receive excellent training, and, upon graduation, each student receives a trade endorsement. This alone is noteworthy because graduates are then exempt from having to take the related instruction hours associated with an apprenticeship.
Everyone inside was safely evacuated and no one was injured, but the building was left with offices that were completely destroyed and a training center that was heavily damaged.
After 20 years, the group recently issued its 200,000th certification, surpassing its initial purpose while also growing and expanding into a diverse resource for HVAC professionals.
The Workforce Development Foundation has been meeting informally for more than 10 years to discuss industry issues like government relations and association concerns.
Master Plumber Ed Phillips Completes Generation III Tankless Training Program
December 29, 2014
The Rheem Water Heating Division in Montgomery, Alabama, celebrated the graduation of its 5,000th Generation III Tankless Training Program professional: Ed Phillips, master plumber and owner of Ed Phillips Plumbing, located in College Station, Texas.
The five-day event did away with opening ceremonies and keynote speakers and trimmed back social events to allow more time for technical sessions, both in terms of quantity and quality.
2 New Programs Will join AHRI's Existing 41 Programs
December 22, 2014
The two new programs join AHRI’s 41 other programs, all of which verify the performance ratings for more than 40 product categories via random selection and annual testing at third-party laboratories.
Awards Recognize Outstanding Achievements in, Contributions Toward HVACR Education
December 22, 2014
RSES awarded both individuals and organizations for outstanding achievements in and contributions toward the education of HVACR professionals during the 77th RSES Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, in October.
Helps to Ensure Safety for Those Working or Driving Under Inclement Weather Conditions
December 19, 2014
With the winter months upon us, Mastery Technologies has released a new training course to help workers learn to stay safe when working outside in winter weather. This course has been added to Mastery’s library, which includes a number of other winter-related training courses.