Training and Education for Contractors - Articles - Page 73

In the Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada area, Westech Energy Training Centre offers HVAC training to students who are not already involved in an apprenticeship program.

Winner Aims to Create Lifelong Learners

D. Brian Baker Hopes to Expand Online Learning, Find Other Ways to Help Students Succeed

November 25, 2013

Baker’s unwavering commitment to his students’ success, as well as to the HVACR industry’s future workforce, is what makes him The NEWS’ 2013 Best Instructor contest winner.

Shanghai HVAC Trade Fair Participation Increases

2013 Shanghai International Trade Fair for HVAC Draws 10,000 Attendees

November 25, 2013

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The 2013 Shanghai International Trade Fair for HVAC drew more than 10,000 visitors to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre recently, an increase of more than 22 percent from 2012.

NATE Awards Golden Toolbox

Award Recognizes Outstanding HVAC Industry Professional

November 25, 2013

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The Golden Toolbox award recognizes an industry professional who demonstrates outstanding service, support, and advocacy for technician certification.

Patrick OâNeill, this yearâs Best Instructor contest runner-up, is known for being a warm, compassionate man who cares about his students and their futures.

Runner-Up Hopes to Change Students’ Lives

Patrick O’Neill is Teacher, Mentor, and Role Model to His Students

Jen Anesi

November 25, 2013

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Patrick O’Neill’s tireless devotion to his students’ well-being, his passion for teaching, and his commitment is what makes him The NEWS’ 2013 Best Instructor contest runner-up.

Rusty Walker, a trainer at Hillphoenix and this yearâs Best Trainer runner-up, said he prefers hands-on learning in the field over lectures. (Photo courtesy of Hillphoenix)

Trainer Runner-Up Works to Expand Learning Center

Hillphoenix Trainer Rusty Walker Hopes to Recruit, Train More Young Techs

Jen Anesi

November 25, 2013

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Rusty Walker’s dedication to training, his experience in the field, and his commitment to the future generation of HVACR technicians earned him runner-up honors in The NEWS’ 2013 Best Trainer contest.

Ask The Experts: Nov. 25, 2013

November 25, 2013

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I’m having a hard time convincing my customer service representatives (CSRs) that they need to practice as a group. What can I do to help?

Nov. 22, 2013: Emerson Introduces Online HVACR Training Portal

Technicians Can Access the Full Offering of Emerson Distance Learning Courses

November 22, 2013

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A new online HVACR training portal has been introduced by Emerson Climate Technologies Inc. that enables air conditioning and refrigeration technicians to get training on the newest HVACR technologies, earn credits toward professional accreditation, and more.

Philadelphia Ready to Ring in Greenbuild 2013

USGBC to Roll Out LEED v4 at Popular Event

Kimberly Schwartz

November 18, 2013

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Thirty-thousand people from 90 countries are expected to attend this year’s Greenbuild, which will consist of “three days of extensive educational programming, workshops, a vast exhibition floor, and ample networking events.”

Electro Static Technology Inc.: Shaft Grounding Ring Repair Handbook

November 18, 2013

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A 36-page, color handbook — the AEGIS® Shaft Grounding Ring Motor Repair Handbook — describes best practices for protecting motor bearings from electrical damage.

Developing Programs to Improve Supply Chain

HARDI Details Top Efforts to Measure Distribution Functions

Angela D. Harris

November 18, 2013

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Each program address a specific sector of HVAC distribution in an attempt to define challenges, discover solutions to these challenges, and explore practical applications of the solutions in order to improve distribution business performance.