Jacki, aged 48, graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in October 2015. Jacki’s schedule was better suited to the 14 month evening class rather than the nine month morning or afternoon classes. She enrolled in the EMT program in August 2014. Thanks for your time Jacki. Did you have prior experience in the HVAC field? […]
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Meet Jesse Barrientos
Jesse, aged 25, graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in July 2014. Originally from California, Jesse has been in Phoenix most of his life. He now lives in Mesa, and works statewide. Thanks for your time Jesse; why did you decide to go to HVAC school? Out of high school I was a butcher’s apprentice, […]
Read MoreAn Overview of High Efficiency Heat Pumps
High efficiency heat pumps have many advantages. They reduce the amount of electricity used for heating by up to 40%.[1] They are cheaper to install than gas furnaces. In addition, heat pumps do not put homeowners at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. There are four main types of high efficiency heat pumps. 1. Air Source Heat Pumps Air […]
Read MoreWhy HVAC Is a Good Career Choice in Washington
Is HVAC a good career? Absolutely. Jobs in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry are expected to grow by 14% nationwide through 2024—twice the average of all jobs combined. Since heaters, air conditioners, and other HVAC equipment are installed, maintained, and repaired on-site, these jobs are unlikely to ever be outsourced. The […]
Read MoreThe Many Benefits of NATE Certification
NATE certification is the only national certification program accepted by the entire HVAC industry. To obtain this certification, one will need to take a core exam and specialty exam, both of which are difficult to pass. What is more, re-certification is required every five years. Even so, there are many benefits of NATE certification. Employers Value NATE Certification Anyone […]
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As oil and gas companies have laid off 75,000 workers (and counting) in early 2015, it is not surprising that many welders who have worked in the energy sector have either found themselves out of a job or are worried that they are next in line to be laid off. However, there are many welding jobs not […]
Read MoreGrad Connection – Meet Jose Gutierrez
Jose moved to Arizona from California almost nine years ago. He graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in October. Married to Norma for 13 years, they have two children aged 11 and 9. Thanks for your time Jose. What made you interested in HVAC? It was kind of a career change; I’d worked with Goettl […]
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