Six members of The NEWS’ 2018 40 Under 40 shared their thoughts on what the next generation of technicians looks for when considering a job in the HVAC field.
The following remarks were made regarding the article “Train Like HVAC Pros, Leave YouTube for the Rookies,” written by Angela D. Harris, technology editor of The NEWS, published March 25.
As a former educator and lifelong learner, it startled me to think that online training is devolving to nothing more than a YouTube snippet or a Snapchat story.
Conference veterans and newcomers alike are ready for the ACCA 2019 Conference and Expo in San Antonio, March 4-6. The events prepared for attendees range from guest speakers like Darren Woodson, former Dallas Cowboy and ESPN analyst, to breakout sessions that cover distributor relationships, marketing, payroll, opioids, and more. Held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, the theme of this year’s conference is to “Optimize.”
“Partnering with GPS Education Partners will help accelerate HVACR careers among the young student population by providing a future workforce to help fill our talent pipeline and a pipeline for our business partners,” said Andrew Larson, chairman and CEO, Gustave A. Larson Co.