Articles Tagged with ''labor shortage''

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Amending the Apprentice Act

What does this legislation mean for the president’s executive order?
Samantha Sine
Samantha Sine
November 27, 2017
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On June 15, 2017, President Trump signed the executive order expanding apprenticeship programs and vocational training. This executive order calls on the Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta, “to propose regulations that promote the development of apprenticeship programs by industry and trade groups, nonprofit organizations, unions, and joint labor-management organizations,”
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Harbor Freight Tools Awards 10 Skilled Trades Teachers $510,000

First-place prizes awarded to public high school teachers, schools in Washington, California, and New York
November 3, 2017
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The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, which recognizes outstanding instruction in the skilled trades in U.S. public high schools, awarded $510,000 to the three first-place winners and seven second-place winners. Harbor Freight Tools made additional donations totaling $44,000 to 44 semi-finalists.
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Two Texas Companies Offer Help to Vets

A win-win for the industry and the students
October 19, 2017
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Airtime 500, Addison, Texas, and Perfect Technician Academy, Weatherford, Texas, are working together to offer aid and assistance to the approximately 300 veterans affected by the unexpected closure of the Retail Ready Career Center in Garland, Texas. Students affected by this closure are encouraged to visit www.hvacvets.com to begin the aid process.


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Contractors, Technicians Deem Sheet Metal Training Essential

While sometimes overlooked, techs benefit greatly from sheet metal training
Kostora
Nick Kostora
September 18, 2017
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In the skilled trades, qualified workers are as valuable as ever before. The skills gap and labor shortage the trades are experiencing are widespread and well-covered, but when dissecting the specific skill sets required to succeed in the HVACR industry, sheet metal training is one area that can, at times, be overlooked.
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HVACR Industry: Kid Tested, Parent Approved

Industry veterans encourage kids to follow in their footsteps
Joanna 2017
Joanna R. Turpin
August 7, 2017
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The late, great D. Brian Baker, president of Custom Vac Ltd. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and a frequent contributor to The NEWS, once said the labor shortage in the HVAC industry could be attributed, at least in part, to families having fewer children these days.
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National Technical Letter of Intent Signing

National Signing Day Comes to the Skilled Trades

National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day celebrates educational commitments to the trades
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Nick Kostora
June 19, 2017
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National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day is a successful event that has been held each of the last four years, helping thousands of students achieve their moments of glory at more than 40 schools as they prepare for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.
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Dwyer Group Announces 2017 Women in the Trades Fall Scholarship Recipients

Program continues to advance education and career opportunities for women in the service trades
May 8, 2017
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Five years after appearing on Undercover Boss and working alongside a female service professional in a male-dominated industry, the Women in the Trades (WITT) program launched by Dina Dwyer-Owens and The Dwyer Group Inc. is celebrating an important milestone as it continues to assist and advance career opportunities for women across the service trades.


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Shurtape Kicks Off Year Three of Mission: HVAC, Educating for Success Program

Follow the journey of three students as they pursue an education in HVAC
April 18, 2017
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There are many advantages to getting a technical education in the HVAC industry — students learn the science behind heating and cooling systems, how to troubleshoot and correct problems, and what to expect on the job site, among other critical lessons. Earning that degree or certification can help those pursuing a career in the HVAC trades stand out from the rest, but educational costs can quickly add up.


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