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.
There are a lot of misconceptions around HVAC tape - and we're here to straighten out the facts. Knowing the truth will equip you to always choose the right tools to get the job done right, the first time. To find an HVAC tape that meets the demands of your job,...
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...
It’s that time again – the summer is coming to an end and schools are getting ready to start back in session. Back-to-school shopping is in full swing, and many teachers are prepping their classrooms for the upcoming arrival of students. Colored masking tape is a...
The fourth year of Mission: HVAC is now officially underway! This program grew from a desire to equip students for success in the HVAC field and promote awareness of the hard work and education required to pursue a career in the industry. This year, three students...
Each year, thousands of methamphetamine (meth) labs are discovered in houses, apartments, sheds, and even automobiles. These labs, used to make illegal drugs, are seized by law enforcement and must then be professionally and thoroughly abated to remove harmful...
For their second-to-last mission, we challenged Aaron, Gustavo, and Chris to tune into the business side of HVAC and do some research on the critical but seldom seen operations that go into running and HVAC business. Through interviews with business owners and...
There’s no getting around it: mold is unpleasant. It’s ugly and stinky and can wreak havoc on your health. Often caused by flooding or other sources of excess moisture, mold is notorious for causing unsightly staining on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces while...
For their final mission, we like to ask our Mission: Packaging students to share some nuggets of wisdom that they have gleamed during the year and would like to pass on to the next class of packaging students. Whether they developed a stronger passion for the...
Would we really know it’s a crime scene without the bright yellow barricade tape lining the perimeter? While it is iconic of crime dramas and action movies, police tape printed with “Caution” or “Do Not Cross” is actually the same material that is often used by...
With the end of the year approaching, and only two challenges remaining in our Mission: Packaging program, we asked our students to seek the wisdom of those who came before them – that is, packaging studies graduates from their universities. Each student...