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Home » Topics » Training and Education » Training and Education for Contractors

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Jose Lopes, a technician at MSI Mechanical Systems Inc. in Salem, New Hampshire, is a graduate of MSI’s School to Career co-op program with Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School.

Creatively Attracting the Industry’s Next Generation

Contractors discuss how they attract and retain younger employees
Nicole Krawcke
March 28, 2016

As a shortage of labor continues to plague the HVACR industry, it’s more important than ever for contractors to attract and retain a younger generation of employees.


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Brainerd Compressor Inc. reps welcome students from local technical schools to visit the company’s facility and learn more about compressors.

Compressor Service Techs Thirsty for More Knowledge

Follow-up training is essential
Kimberly Schwartz
March 28, 2016

A common complaint throughout the HVACR industry is that when new technicians enter the industry, they don’t have the skills and knowledge that employers expect. One area where this is evident is in the field of compressor service. 


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Bro Krungglai

March 2016 Tech of the Month: Bro Krungglai

March 28, 2016

Bro Krungglai, a master technician with Eco-Green Air Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina, is known for his exceptional technical and troubleshooting abilities as well as his strong work ethic and compassion for others. 


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Indiana’s Chapman Heating and Air Conditioning Donates Ductless Unit

Indiana’s Chapman Heating and Air Conditioning Donates Ductless Unit

Company donates Bryant multi-head ductless split unit to the Midwest Technical Institute
March 21, 2016

The Indiana Bryant dealer’s equipment donation will ensure the next generation of heating and cooling technicians are familiar with the latest energy-efficient technology. Bryant is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.


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Training Track: March 14, 2016

March 14, 2016

This intensive, in-depth, three-day program will show attendees how to adopt proper techniques and practices for the real-world environment with completely updated material and more emphasis on the latest technology.


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Carefully Correcting Disobedient Techs

Addressing technician missteps is challenging, especially when quality replacements are sparse
Kostora
Nick Kostora
March 7, 2016

Qualified HVAC technicians are desirable commodities, so when HVAC contracting owners get their hands on good techs, they’re willing to go to great lengths to keep them in their uniforms.


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New VRF Course Offered in ASHRAE Spring Online Courses

Course provides non-manufacturer-specific concepts on how to apply VRF systems
March 4, 2016

A new course, “Variable Refrigerant Flow System Design & Application,” is one of 11 offerings in ASHRAE’s Spring Online Course series. The course, scheduled for May 16, provides non-manufacturer-specific concepts on how to apply VRF systems to buildings.


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35th Annual ABCO Expo Set for March 9

Expo will have over 200 exhibits and 5,000 attendees are expected to be on hand
February 22, 2016

ABCO HVACR Supply + Solutions announced that its ABCO Expo 2016 will be held March 9, 2016, from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Terrace on the Park in Flushing, New York. In addition to HVAC and refrigeration professionals, the show is also open to developers, builders, and students.


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Indiana Bryant Dealer Donates Ductless Unit to Training Academy

Chapman Heating and Air Conditioning supports well-trained HVAC technicians through donation
February 18, 2016

An Indiana Bryant dealer’s equipment donation to a local training institute will help ensure that the next generation of HVAC technicians is familiar with the latest energy-efficient technology. Chapman Heating and Air Conditioning donated a Bryant multi-head ductless split to the Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) in Brownsburg, Indiana.


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Rees Scholarship Foundation Awards $60,500

35 students, including 5 veterans, receive funds to continue HVACR education
February 8, 2016

Since the Rees Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2003, it has awarded approximately $440,000 in scholarships to more than 250 deserving students and instructors. 


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