In the interest of full disclosure, I am a sucker for an infographic. Sometimes I have the attention span of my six-year-old, so getting good information quickly is an ideal situation.
The more I speak with HVAC industry leaders at conferences and expos, the more I see how problematic the I-have-to-attend-a-four-year-college-to-be-successful mentality is for young learners and our industry.
HVACR contractors looking for plentiful job opportunities, high salaries, available training and large numbers of service calls should head for California or Ohio, according to a list of top states to work in HVACR compiled by Emerson Climate Technologies.
Reports from the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) warn that a trained workforce gap is coming and the HVAC industry will not be spared. What can be done to avoid this potential disaster?