Training and Education for Teachers and Students

Heat Pump Hype to Hands-On Reality: The HVAC Skills Gap Contractors Can’t Ignore

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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.

Addressing the AI Training Gap in HVAC

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

A survey from BuildOps shows the AI training gap present in HVAC. In this Q&A, learn how to overcome this gap, which can simultaneously address the workforce shortage.

Closing the Skills Gap, One HVAC Technician at a Time

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500

As the HVAC labor shortage intensifies, contractors and manufacturers are investing in training programs to prepare technicians for the field.

Beyond PowerPoint: Smarter, Gamified Ways to Train HVACR Technicians

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:35 -0500

Not every technician learns the same way, so why are they still being trained as if they do? By combining all types of learning styles, meeting techs where they are at, and gamifying activities, technicians retain more, apply more in the field, and feel more confident in their skills.

Rheem Reveals Sustainability Goals for 2035

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500

Rheem is raising the bar on sustainability with a new commitment to train more than a million HVAC contractors and industry professionals worldwide over the next decade.

How Contractors Can Help the UA Recruit 30,000 Technicians — and Build Their Own Pipeline

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

The United Association’s push for 30,000 new HVACR professionals isn’t just about training — it’s about partnership. Contractors who engage with local trade programs and advisory committees are finding early access to the next generation of skilled technicians.

Education: Keeping Up With the Times in 2025

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500

As technology and the industry as a whole continue to evolve at a rapid rate, the education surrounding it must as well. Educators must also work to ensure they are meeting industry demands, have enough training to go around, and that they are aiding in securing recruits.

NTI Offers New Commercial Refrigeration Training Course

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

National Technical Institute has launched a commercial refrigeration training program at its Phoenix location.

Which States Are Best for an HVAC Education and Career?

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:30:00 -0500

 When it comes to choosing a place to start a career in HVAC, Service Direct’s new report provides data to help make the decision.

Creating the Talent You Need by Opening Your Own Training Academy

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

To successfully open their own training facility, contractors have to thoughtfully decide on a curriculum, find or design a space that can house students and faculty plus all the needed equipment to train, secure the necessary finances, hire a credible lead instructor, and market it.

A Hybrid Approach to HVACR Training

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Laars Heating Systems and Bradford White use a few different modalities when training, such as virtual live presentations, on-demand video content, and self-guided learning. But their focus, overall, is in hands-on learning.

Finding the Right Trainers for Gen Z

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400

The most successful trainers are those who realize just how to connect with Gen Z.

How to Train the Trainers Who Will Prepare Gen Z for HVAC Careers

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

The most successful trainers will realize that the relationship Gen Z has with technology fits right in with the present mindset of the HVACR industry.

Innovations In VR Training For HVAC Professionals

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Not only is VR safe and surprisingly cost-effective, it’s portability also offers a new avenue to introduce new people to the HVAC industry.

Making Life Easier for Techs on National HVAC Tech Day

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Technicians often perform thankless jobs, but there are people in the industry that are making efforts to make the trade more enjoyable

California Mom Earns HVACR Degree Online at Ferris State

Wed, 29 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Through determination and hard work, a single mother of two cemented her place in the HVAC industry through higher education.

HVAC Needs Gen Z

Mon, 13 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Gen Z is looking for a stable career that doesn’t require a boatload of debt to get a foot in the door, and the HVAC industry just might be the answer.

Build Your Own Training Academy: If not now, when?

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500

By building your own training academy, a new tool to help fuel the future of your team, nurture a strong company culture, and build a team from the inside up emerges.

HVAC Educators Grade the Trade School Model

woerpelh@bnpmedia.com (Herb Woerpel) — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Regardless of the teaching profession’s demands and challenges, many HVACR instructors continue to instruct because of their unconditional love for the trades and desire to prepare the industry’s next generation.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Training Commercial HVAC Technicians

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

What elements must a commercial contractor cover when training new techs. Mark McGann, general manager, National Energy Control Corp., has the answers.

EGIA Foundation Honors 19 HVAC Hero Scholarship Winners

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The EGIA Foundation announced the recipients of the 2022-2023 EGIA Foundation HVAC HERO Scholarship program as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the workforce shortage in the home services industry.

National Technical Institute Names Ryan Woodward CEO

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Additional leadership changes implemented to support trade school’s multi-state expansion.

The Rosendin Foundation Launches Five Free Construction Camps for Middle School Students

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

The Rosendin Foundation's TRF Camp Build is designed to provide middle school students a fun and valuable experience to build a brighter future in construction.

How to Find the Right Trade School

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

With so many institutions offering separate courses and degrees, determining which one is right for you can seem far from simple.

Atlanta Technical College Establishes HVAC Scholarship in Esteemed Instructor’s Name

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Steve and Charlotte Howard established their second major scholarship fund at Atlanta Technical College in 2022 with the creation of the Claude LaHaie HVAC Scholarship.

ETT-Ferguson Grant Program Helps Train HVAC Students

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500

The Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson grant program is continuing its mission of building the next generation of HVAC and plumbing technicians.

AHR Hosts Innovation Awards, Announces Product of the Year

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:16:52 -0500

At the AHR Expo's Innovation Award winners ceremony, 10 manufacturers were given awards for their innovative products, a donation was gifted to The Atlanta College and Career Academy, and the Product of the Year was announced.

Fieldpiece, SkillsUSA Announce Second Annual #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0500

Fieldpiece Instruments, a provider of tool and test instruments for HVACR professionals for over 30 years, announced the second annual #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship.

HVAC Excellence Accredits Three HVACR Educational Programs

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:24:26 -0500

HVAC Excellence announced that three schools have been granted accreditation of their HVACR educational programs.

HVAC Excellence Accredits Five HVACR Educational Programs

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500

HVAC Excellence announced that five schools have been granted accreditation of their HVACR educational programs.