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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.

Phillip Relos, October 2019 Rees Winner.

Scholarships Help Bring Recruits Into the Skilled Trades

The Rees Scholarship Foundation helps give funds to deserving students pursuing HVAC

Gordon White

April 2, 2021

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Scholarships can help people who are looking for an affordable career without being weighed down by student debt.

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.

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

Technology is still progressing, and training is still critical

Scott Merritt

February 24, 2021

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It remains our duty to maintain training practices that enhance our service.

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.

Women Bring Needed Talent to the HVAC Industry

For HVAC contractors struggling with the labor shortage, women present a needed solution

Gordon White

February 10, 2021

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There is a vastly untapped group of potential employees for the HVAC industry: Women.

New MACC President Discusses COVID-19, Training, and More

James Padavan will be MACC of New York president for 2021-2022

February 5, 2021

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MACC of New York presents a featured interview with James Padavan, the new MACC president for 2021-2022.

How Technology Can Solve the HVAC Technician Shortage

An online labor marketplace could help contractors find quality employees

Karen Scally

February 4, 2021

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One solution for the labor shortage that is emerging is an online labor marketplace platform.

Project Files: Episode 35 — University of Texas at Dallas Engineering & Computer Science Building

LEED Gold lab is teaching tool for high-efficiency HVAC

Maria Taylor

January 21, 2021

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Research. Recognition. Recruitment. Retention. Those were the goals that the University of Texas at Dallas worked to achieve with the new Engineering & Computer Science, West Building.

Virtual Reality and Hybrid Learning Guide HVAC Technicians Toward Real Skill Sets

Creators enjoy big growth, customers eye safety and onboarding benefits

Robert Beverly

January 11, 2021

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HVAC training software creators have seen changes in target audience, user interests, and platform strategies.

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