While choosing a reputable, accredited school with experienced, competent teachers will certainly increase your chances of career success, they are not enough on their own. You need to create a solid study plan if you expect to meet your deadlines, pass tests, and graduate with good grades. Thankfully, creating an effective study plan is not […]
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Tips for an HVAC Job Interview
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that HVAC professionals are in demand, with an expected 39,600 jobs to be added to the labor market between 2014 and 2024.1 However, without the ability to present a professional image during your interview, a positive job outlook will ultimately not translate to gainful employment. If your interview skills could […]
Read MoreImportant HVAC Customer Service Tips
Great customer service makes all the difference in the world in any industry including the HVAC field. Customers often call when their homes are sweltering or freezing due to a broken down air conditioner or heater. An HVAC program will teach you about the mechanics of system installation, maintenance, and repair. It’s also important that […]
Read MoreCarbon Dioxide as a Refrigerant
Is it possible that HVAC technicians could rely on a refrigerant discovered over a century ago in the near future? As students currently in refrigeration training likely already know, many countries have agreed to phase out chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)—the dominant refrigerants in recent years—because they deplete the ozone layer or contribute […]
Read MoreGrad Connection – Meet Jay Viloria
Jay, aged 33, is from Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program in May 2016. Thanks for speaking with me Jay. What made you decide on an HVAC career? To be honest, it started with my grandmother! She couldn’t afford to put a new air conditioning unit in her house, so I […]
Read MoreCommercial Refrigeration Technician Career Path
Not everyone wants to work in a 9 to 5 office. Some people want a hands-on career where they see an immediate impact. That’s exactly what you can expect when you choose a career as a commercial refrigeration technician. These professionals perform regular maintenance on cooling systems in all types of commercial buildings, from malls […]
Read MoreWomen in HVAC
Women have long held jobs in more traditional roles such as teaching, childcare, and medical assistants, 1 but times are changing and more women are making their way into nontraditional jobs such as HVAC. Women are still in the minority in the skilled trades, but more women are entering the traditionally male-dominated field. State of the Industry for […]
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