Most distributors would agree that part and product information is a necessity for their counter employees; but distributors are also finding that contractors need consultants who can not only sell parts, but who can also provide a bevy of relevant information. 

To help meet the growing demand for qualified HVACR technicians,  Gateway Technical College and Trane recently unveiled six Energy Systems Training Labs.

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) and APR Supply Co., Lebanon, Pa., are teaming up to offer NATE certification testing at 1 p.m. Sept. 17 in room 123 of the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

The fact that a worker shortage extends well beyond the HVAC industry means that we must compete with other trades for the same shrinking pool of potential workers.

The 51 participants — 50 male and one female — advanced to the national competition by successfully competing in regional and state SkillsUSA events.

The need to provide training is something which, as contractors, we need to continually remind ourselves about.