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Tech of the Month — November 2021: Kevin Burbage of Hero Heating and Air

Burbage is recognized as the technician of November 2021

November 21, 2021

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Kevin Burbage admits he wasn’t a great student in high school but today, he’s the field supervisor at Hero Heating and Air, where he teaches others.

HVAC Educators Embrace Online Learning and Working With Contractors

HVAC contractors can partner with educators to develop the next workforce

Gordon White

October 12, 2021

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What’s the state of HVAC education this year with a weakened but still very present pandemic?

Students from Elyria Catholic High School visited Ridgid’s headquarters.

HVAC Manufacturers Work to Prepare the Industry’s Future Workforce

Companies reach out to local high school students and offer training programs

Gordon White

August 7, 2021

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Manufacturers in the HVAC industry have an incentive to get more people into the skilled trades, and they have been exerting effort to develop the future workforce.

NATE’s CHP-5 certification path diagram.

North American Technician Excellence Update: Flexibility for HVAC Techs

The certification company’s revamped option let techs feel more at home with the process

Robert Beverly

June 23, 2021

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NATE’s biggest rollout last year was its CHP-5 certification pathway.

Don’t Let COVID Stop You From Training your HVAC Technicians

Training technicians remains as important as ever

Scott Merritt

May 22, 2021

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While no plan is foolproof in the current environment, it remains our duty to maintain training practices that enhance our service.

HVAC Contractors, What is Your Plan for Young HVAC Talent?

Contractors should taking developing the next generation of talent into their own hands

Kyle Gargaro

May 14, 2021

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Many people are concerned on how a graying industry can bring young people into the mix. Contractors should have a plan.

Training Your HVAC Employees for Success

Jerry Rollins shares tips for educating technician

May 7, 2021

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The current of Tool Shed discusses how contractors can excel at educating their employees with the skills they need.

Preparing the Workforce for A2L Refrigerants

Educating technicians about mildly flammable refrigerants is crucial to their safe use

Joanna R. Turpin

April 14, 2021

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The topic of new refrigerants was of interest at the National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference, given the impending phasedown of HFC refrigerants like R-410A.

HVACR Apprenticeship Tide Turns Again

Changing politics could favor union-based solutions

Robert Beverly

March 13, 2021

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Shifting political winds may favor union-based solutions, but rising collective interest lifts all prospects.

ACCA Offers New Live Virtual Course to Expand Knowledge in HVACR Basics

First course to take place on February 25

February 19, 2021

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The course series will provide ACCA members with knowledge and skills that they can put into action when out in the field.

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2019 The New Flat Rate Conference

The New Flat Rate held its second annual business conference, Business Uncensored Profit Circle Edition, August 26 through August 28 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Posted: October 28, 2019.