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What a Second Career in the Trades Looks Like Five Years In, Not Just Day One

Key Takeaways A trade career started at 30 leaves roughly 35 working years, and focused training takes about seven months of that time. The first six months carry the highest dropout risk, because apprentice pay starts at its lowest point and rises on […]

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Retiring Techs Are Leaving Faster Than Anyone Is Replacing Them

Key Takeaways About 88% of the 40,600 HVAC openings projected each year replace workers who leave the field. Only about 12% come from new positions. […]

Why HVAC Employers Are Asking Job Candidates About Smart Thermostat Installs

A 2025 Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) survey of 611 U.S. and Canadian consumers found smart home adoption reached 59%, up from 49% […]

The New Refrigerant Rules Mean HVAC Students Need Different Training Than a Decade Ago

A decade ago, every new residential system ran on R-410A, an A1 refrigerant with no flammability rating. The EPA Section 608 exam had no flammability […]

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Monsoon Season and HVAC: How Arizona Storms Test Rooftop Units

A rooftop HVAC unit in Phoenix fails from accumulation. Three months of heat, wind, dust, and water work on the same equipment. By the time […]

Why the AI Boom Is Creating New Job Openings for HVAC Technicians

Companies building AI infrastructure are on pace to spend roughly $697 billion in 2026 alone. Much of that money goes toward physical buildings full of […]

What Happens If You Fail a Certification Exam?

Nobody signs up for a trade program picturing themselves failing the industry certification exam. This test comes after training and decides whether someone is qualified […]

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