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SMACNA Board President Discusses Labor Shortage and Recruitment Strategies

Angie Simon shares about SMACNA’s “Ignite Your Career” program

March 25, 2020

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Angie Simon discussed how SMACNA is working to close the labor gap through creative recruitment efforts.

Mike Hajduk Joins Blue Collar Talent Scouts LLC Advisory Board

Hajduk was past president of Callahan Roach Flat Rate Pricing

January 20, 2020

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Hajduk's most recent role was as president and co-owner of Callahan Roach Flat Rate Pricing for 19 years

Attracting the Top HVAC Talent, and Getting Them to Stay

Company culture, career opportunities have important role

Gordon White

January 20, 2020

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The industry already suffers a labor shortage. How can a contractor ensure they hire quality talent, and then retain them?

High school Students, Parents Report High Interest in Skilled Trade Education

Over 90 percent of parents would support child’s choice to pursue skilled trades

January 13, 2020

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The most common reason high school students do not consider attending a trade school is not knowing about the options available.

Survey Shows Hope in Developing Next HVAC Generation

Contractors still need to work hard to develop quality talent

Kyle Gargaro

January 13, 2020

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It is incumbent on those in the trade to show the next generation that they have the talent to perform well in the HVAC industry.

Trading Up To HVACR Trade School

Discovering the benefits of vocational education

Joanna R. Turpin

October 1, 2019

There are many Americans who will not attend a four-year university. For them, trade school is often a great option.

SkillsUSA HVACR Competition Sets Record

National Competition attracts more than 6,400 students competing in 103 trades

Mike Murphy

August 26, 2019

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The winners of the SkillsUSA Championships in HVACR were announced at the awards ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

Malco Supports Trade Education Programs

Gives $25,600 in-kind donation of backpack tool kits

July 18, 2019

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Malco Products SBC, provided support to the national technical education community with a $25,600 in-kind donation of Malco Backpack Tool Kits.

Pipe Works Services Inc. Announces First Female HVAC Tech Employee

Kailyn Reyes, of Newark, New Jersey, has been recruited

July 12, 2019

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Pipe Works Services Inc. announced that Kailyn Reyes has been hired as the first female HVAC technician in the service department.

Longley Supply Company Unveils New HVAC Training Center

Center features Luxaire residential and Mitsubishi Electric mini split systems

July 10, 2019

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Longley Supply opened its new state-of-the-art HVAC Educational and Technical Training Center.

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