Gen Z is now being called the “tool belt generation.” How did this happen? SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger explains why young people are joining the HVAC industry.
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.
The HVACR industry faces challenges like inflation, labor shortages, and higher interest rates. At EGIA’s EPIC 2024 Convention, CPA, Gene Marks, offered six strategies for overcoming these issues and achieving success.
The lack of technicians in the HVACR industry has been a problem for years, but by working together, the industry hopes to find ways to recruit and retain more technicians.
Through the sponsorship, JJM will support the Explore The Trades mission of bridging the technical talent gap in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries.
As the industry continues to evolve rapidly, HVAC businesses need to be willing to adapt to new technologies and challenges in order to survive, and thrive.
As the industry continues to gray and the demand for HVAC services continues to rise, recruiting, training, and retaining young talent is crucial to the trade’s future.