Distributors from all around the country traveled to Phoenix for Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International’s (HARDI) annual conference.
ASHRAE has accepted an invitation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to join an effort aimed at improving building performance through a better prepared workforce. The goal is to advance the skill sets of engineers and other professionals involved in building design, operation, and commissioning.
Hartzell Air Movement announced that Ohio Gov. John Kasich visited its new large fan facility. The reason for the visit was to celebrate the successful first year of the Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher Program (OIWTVP) and to kick off the second year of the program.
While the number of HVAC technician jobs continues to grow exponentially, Fluke Corp. has found a considerable gap between the number of candidates needed for those jobs and those who are qualified to do them.
WorkBoots.com, an Internet retailer, has announced the launch of a new initiative to support SkillsUSA in its work of preparing America’s future workforce through career and technical education programs.
Distributors and supplier members attending the Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) Southwest Regional Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, in June were briefed on positive economic trends affecting the HVACR industry and learned about the challenges of age diversity in the workforce.
Eight HVACR and water heating industry associations spanning the United States and Canada have announced the formation of the HVACR Workforce Development Foundation, which will work to raise awareness of the industry, attract new members to the workforce, and enhance the quality of the available workforce in the industry.
Extech recently donated over $40,000 worth of handheld test equipment to vocational, technical, and science programs at area high schools. The diverse array of Extech meters and testers was given to four high schools in eastern Massachusetts.
Quinn & Feiner Service Co. Inc., a high-efficiency, custom HVAC installation and 24/7 service company, recognizes the importance of local businesses’ community involvement, particularly as it relates to youth and workforce development. The company is a current participant in the United Way’s YouthBuild Long Island.
Regis Philbin retired. Who’s the next Regis? It really doesn’t matter. The bottom line is that this man’s experience, wisdom, and expertise go with him and the young buck they will likely replace him with has a lot to learn. Sadly, this replacement of the older generation with younger counterparts seems to be happening at a quicker rate than in the past.