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Finding New Talent is a Group Effort

Direct, Early Intervention with Potential Technicians is Key

November 17, 2014

I know, I know. I’m beating a dead horse by writing about recruitment again. But, you know what? It’s important, and we need to keep talking about it.

PHCC of New Jersey to Offer Plumbing and HVACR Apprentice eLearning

Provides an Option for Apprentice Training

November 10, 2014

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he Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) of New Jersey, with help from Association of New Jersey Apprenticeship Coordinators (ANJAC) and the U.S. Dept. of Labor, has received approval to run its Plumbing and HVACR eLearning course for apprentices.

The United Associationâ??s (UAâ??s) Veterans in Piping (VIP) program places active-duty veterans in 18-week welding and HVACR technician training programs at no cost to the participating veteran.

Where Are All the Apprentices?

HVAC Industry Striving to Attract Young, Skilled Workers

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2014

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As demand for HVAC professionals grows, many remain hopeful existing apprenticeship programs will be able to attract new recruits, and that new training models may entice the next generation to enter the HVAC industry.

April 24, 2014: Top HVAC Apprentices to Compete in PHCC National Contest

Contest Features 12 Top HVAC Apprentices in a Hands-On Competition

April 25, 2014

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The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation has announced its second annual HVAC Apprentice Contest, scheduled for Oct. 8-9 in New Orleans.

Lanier Technical College Facilitates HVAC Apprenticeship Program

Cherie Preville

February 3, 2014

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The coursework includes a construction core course that is compliant with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration-10 (OSHA-10) and six HVAC courses, including NCCER’s apprentice level one through four, Williams said.

Showing Off State Fair Skills

December 3, 2012

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At the North Carolina State Fair, HVACR apprentices recently competed in one of five trade-skills contests sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Labor and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.

Unions Sign Agreement

Angela D. Harris

November 19, 2012

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The UA and the PTEU of Australia signed an affiliation agreement. What does that mean for the unions and what else went on at UA Day?

Giving Advice: It’s All in How You Say It

Peter Powell

October 1, 2012

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There is usually extreme pressure on high school counselors to get a high percentage of graduating students into college. To tell a student not to go on to college would call for diplomacy. To help in the diplomacy effort, it is important that the vocational tracks offered are shown in a favorable light.

Lawsuit Challenges California Apprenticeship Standards

Herb Woerpel

May 28, 2012

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Should a state-endorsed apprenticeship council be allowed to limit the number of training programs, and their locations, within a certain state? Is this power unconstitutional? That question will soon come before a judge in the state of California.

Ontario College of Trades Offering Ratio Reviews

April 23, 2012

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The Ontario College of Trades recently announced that journeyperson-to-apprentice ratio reviews are now taking place. Review panels have been struck and are calling for submissions on the journeyperson-to-apprentice ratios in groups of trades that impact the HVACR industry.