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D. Brian Baker Memorial Scholarship Winners Announced

Scholarship established to aid new instructors in professional development

February 17, 2022

The Council of Refrigeration Educators (CARE) and HVAC Excellence announced the winners of the D. Brian Baker Memorial Scholarship.

HVAC Excellence Focuses on Teaching Instructors to Be Students

The 13th annual conference took place in Las Vegas

Howard Weiss

April 22, 2019

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HVAC Excellence welcomed a crowd of nearly 800 for the 13th annual National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas.

The Top 10 Challenges Facing HVACR Instructors

Kyle Gargaro

August 27, 2018

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Like with most jobs, HVAC instructors are being asked to do more with less. In talking with numerous instructors, The NEWS has come up with the top 10 challenges facing HVAC instructors.

HVAC Excellence Conference - Trying to help bridge the education gap, Daikin conducted both lectures and hands-on training sessions for attendees. - The ACHR News

Instructors Learn New Technology at HVAC Excellence Conference

August 27, 2018

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Technology is rapidly changing, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the HVAC industry. It is more important than ever for HVAC instructors to keep up with these changes, and 750 teachers did just that by attending the 12th annual HVAC Excellence National HVAC Educators and Trainers Conference in Las Vegas.

Joe Carone Named The NEWS’ 2017 Best Instructor Winner

SMART Local 265 instructor in Carol Stream, Illinois, honored as the nation’s best instructor

Nicole Krawcke

September 18, 2017

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Joe Carone, an instructor for the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 265, in Carol Stream, Illinois, was chosen as The NEWS’ 2017 Best Instructor.

Best Instructor Runner-up is Always On Call for His Students

HVACR instructor David Norman founded his own technical school, HVAC Institute

Nicole Krawcke

September 18, 2017

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If you’re a technician working in the Northwestern U.S., you’ve likely heard of David Norman. Chances are you may even have his phone number. The 58-year-old instructor has built quite a reputation as the go-to guy for HVACR technical problems in the region.

A look at the Granger Center for Construction and HVACR on the campus of Ferris State University.

HVAC Educators Share Ideas, Plans at Ferris State Conference

The 2016 HVACR Instructor’s Workshop featured seminars, presentations, and many voices

Nick Kostora

September 26, 2016

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This workshop took the unique approach of gathering HVAC educators and presenters from all across the country and allowing them to share thoughts, opinions, ideas, and lessons to help shape the future of the industry.

Ferris State HVACR Program Announces Instructor Workshop

A variety of technical sessions will be presented

June 22, 2016

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The Ferris State University HVACR Program announced it is sponsoring its third Regional Instructor Workshop from Aug. 1-3, 2016 at the Granger Center for Construction and HVACR.

The more turn-key your graduates are, the higher your job-placement rate will be.

The Vital Relationship Between Student, School

Contractors and Prospective Employees Need One Another to Succeed

Michael Cassity

May 18, 2015

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In this article, I would like to keep the momentum going by tackling the critical issue of what steps trade schools should be taking to educate and train our industry’s future technicians and installers so they can hit the ground running as soon as they graduate.

ABC Honors Craftsmen at Workforce Development Conference

Medalists Named in 15 National Craft Championships Competitions

April 13, 2015

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Gold, silver, and bronze medalists were named in 15 National Craft Championships competitions. In addition, safety awards were presented to one competitor in each craft for their best-in-class safety practices.