Items Tagged with 'Workforce'

Television host Mike Rowe of “Dirty Jobs” announced $3 million in skilled-trades scholarships as the Department of War donates $10 million to the effort. 

HVACR offers solid pay and growing interest, but attracting and retaining younger techs may require higher compensation that reflects the technical, regulatory, and problem-solving demands of the job. 

The trades offer an incredible career path. But we’re not the ones who need convincing: It’s future employees. 

Technical expertise matters, but trust is what builds loyal customers. Here’s why communication and empathy should be part of every technician's training. 

NTI’s 8,000-square-foot campus in The Oddie District, a planned maker space and innovation and arts center, will have the capacity to train 400 technicians annually in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical skills.

HVAC trade enrollment growth coincides with increased industry efforts to promote skilled trades careers and highlight the job security and earning potential available. 

The biggest challenges in HVAC aren't always technical. Here's a look at 4 myths that can affect confidence, career decisions, and day-to-day life in the trade. 

As heat pumps and other advanced systems become more common, the gap between what’s possible and what’s practical will depend largely on workforce readiness. 

WHVACR board member Lisa Knapp will discuss how targeted career development initiatives can help HVACR businesses strengthen their workforces by attracting more women to the trades and supporting their trades careers.

Only about 20% of homeowners enroll in maintenance plans, but contractors who scale memberships with connected systems are turning retention into higher productivity and stronger valuations.