Time to pick their professors’ brains. This month, Blake, Brenan and Michael took some time to chat with their favorite HVAC educators about what it takes to make it in the HVAC world – starting with the decision to go to school, the journey through school, and entry...
Time to pick their professors’ brains. This month, Blake, Brenan and Michael took some time to chat with their favorite HVAC educators about what it takes to make it in the HVAC world – starting with the decision to go to school, the journey through school, and...
Blake, Brenan and Michael did some thinking about all the time they’ve been spending inside class and in the real-world from an HVAC perspective. For example: the most challenging aspect of their last year in HVAC trade school. And what advice they would give to...
Michael doesn’t want to be chained to a desk – he’s excited by the HVAC field and the hands-on work it requires. His dream is to own his own HVAC business in his hometown, Harlan, IA.
Brenan understands the importance of a hard work ethic – he doesn’t back down from a challenge. He’s willing to do anything that will further his career and benefit him in the future.
HVAC runs in Blake’s blood – his family has been in the business for 50 years and counting. Gary’s Heating Service was started by his grandfather in 1957 and Blake has been working for the family business since his junior year of high school.
Mission: HVAC has officially launched for a fifth year! This program was created with the intention of equipping students for success in the HVAC field and to bring awareness to the hard work that is required to pursue a career in the industry.
It’s the end of a jam-packed year for our Mission: HVAC 2018 students! To close out their time in the program, we asked each student to reflect on their year and share their favorite (and least favorite!) experiences, in addition to suggestions and advice for next...
Part of being an HVAC technician means being prepared to handle the unexpected roadbumps – and bizarre encounters – you may face on the job. That’s why we asked Stefan, Glenn, and Jackson to tell us the craziest things they have ever encountered on a job. You’ll...
It’s evident everywhere – in the headlines, in schools, and especially in businesses: The skilled trades gap is taking a toll on HVAC and other industries. By 2020, an estimated 31 million* skilled trades positions will be left vacant by retiring Baby Boomers and...
Technology is always changing – and HVAC pros need to stay informed of the latest and greatest equipment and trends that will have an impact on the future of the trade. That’s why we asked our Mission: HVAC students to do research and share their own thoughts on...
The skilled labor shortage has had a major impact on HVAC businesses, but the future of the trades isn’t all “doom and gloom.” The opportunities to get involved and make an impact are abundant, and they aren’t limited to the biggest companies. Read the rest of our...
The shortage of skilled labor in trades such as HVAC has become a hot topic in the industry – as seasoned pros reach retirement age; many positions are left unfilled due to a lack of qualified applicants. Because of this, many HVAC businesses are having trouble...
We live in a time when there is always something new. The newest generation of smartphones, appliances that you can control remotely, thermostats that learn your habits – sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the latest technology, even in the HVAC industry....
Working in HVAC is very rewarding – and one benefit for technicians is the ability to finish a day’s work with tangible evidence of a job well done. However, no HVAC business wants to receive callbacks from dissatisfied customers to address continuing problems or...