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SMART Heroes Program a Success

January 8, 2018

Recent history suggests post-9/11 veterans are having a difficult time finding jobs. According the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), unemployment for this group reached 12.1 percent in 2011.

National Home Services Companies Address Technician Staffing Problem

December 1, 2017

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Success Academy announced a national technician education program through Pearson Education, Inc. to make technical training available to One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® (One Hour), Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® (Benjamin Franklin), and Mister Sparky® electric locations that choose to utilize the program. The program is called Success Academy Technical Training powered by Pearson Learning Solutions.

The Importance of Training Follow-up

Jodie Deegan

November 22, 2017

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Training isn’t always as exciting as a vacation. It’s certainly not as memorable for most people. There are some steps you can take to keep that experience alive after the event has passed.

State Water Heaters Awards Scholarship to Trades Student

Timothy Kauffman of Chesapeake, Virginia, who is studying HVACR installation, service, and repair at Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, Virginia, earned the $2,500 scholarship

November 18, 2017

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Kauffman plans to use his education to obtain a technician-level position and become a teacher in the HVACR community.

Tecumseh Kicks-Off Training Venue with “Why Compressors Fail?” Seminar

November 14, 2017

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Tecumseh rolled-out the red carpet to host a training seminar on “Why Compressors Fail?” The two-hour seminar, led by Tecumseh’s industry-known technical expert Dan Potter, was well attended by refrigeration service technicians from the Greater Detroit Area.

HVAC Contractors Strive to Give Their All this Fall

Shoulder seasons allow contractors to train, plan, and more

Joanna R. Turpin

October 30, 2017

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There is no right or wrong way to approach shoulder seasons, but most contractors find that having a plan in place helps them make the most of the slower times.

Industry Leaders Meet with White House Staff

Discussed tax reform, workforce development, and more

October 9, 2017

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The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) was part of a select group of plumbing, heating, and cooling industry representatives who participated in a Sept. 14 meeting at the White House and discussed the importance of tax reform, infrastructure needs, and, most importantly, workforce development.

Best Instructor Runner-up is Always On Call for His Students

HVACR instructor David Norman founded his own technical school, HVAC Institute

Nicole Krawcke

September 18, 2017

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If you’re a technician working in the Northwestern U.S., you’ve likely heard of David Norman. Chances are you may even have his phone number. The 58-year-old instructor has built quite a reputation as the go-to guy for HVACR technical problems in the region.

The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen

I’m honored to be part of New York City’s first technical school

Dan Holohan

September 18, 2017

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I was born in Manhattan. When I was young and starting out in this business, I typed a quote from Carnegie on good paper and put it in a frame. I hung it on the wall just above my typewriter and read it again and again.

Training Track: Jan. 23, 2017

January 23, 2017

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This course explains the benefits of combining modern air-to-water heat pumps with state-of-the-art hydronic delivery systems that provide space heating, cooling, and domestic water heating in both residential and commercial applications.