I've been informing a 19-year-old son of a friend of mine that the HVACR industry could use his services. He's now decided to attend Ranken Technical College, and I'm sure he'll need encouragement along the way. Maybe Hilary Clinton is right: It does take a village to raise an HVACR technician.
The good HVAC contractors do an admirable job of listening
to what their customers want. After listening to their needs, contractors then
have the opportunity to address those needs. That same philosophy should spill
over into our search for young talent.
From the basic discoveries that led to the creation of the
heating and cooling industry, there have been a number of interesting
developments. One that still puzzles me is the missing link in many companies -
ventilation.
Yet another indication of how constantly changing the world
of refrigerants is - and will likely continue - is reflected in the recent
announcement that two major refrigerant manufacturers will be working together
to come up with a new refrigerant that one sector of the industry is clamoring
for.
All of the work that is going into attracting young people
to HVAC careers is certainly well worth the effort, but you may need to broaden
your search to look for those people whom you may have discounted in the past.
What is the best way to deal with all of the issues and concerns of the HVACR industry? I want to take this opportunity to make a pitch for the importance of getting involved with other contractors.
Even if you do not believe in global warming, isn’t it a good idea to preach energy conservation anyway? Do we really think fossil fuels will be around forever?
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