Justin, 35, from Sierra Vista, Arizona, had worked a bunch of sales jobs before enrolling in the Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program. He graduated in September 2016. We spoke with him the week after his graduation. Thanks for your time, Justin. What made you decide on an HVAC career? I wanted a career path. I’d been […]
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Tips on How to Pass the GED Test
Life can be hard if you don’t have a high school diploma. One of those difficulties is not being able to find a good paying job or not being able to further your education to get one. Fortunately, you can earn the equivalent of a diploma by taking and passing a set of tests called […]
Read MoreNew DOE Standards for Rooftop AC Units
Growing concern for the environment has changed standards for energy efficiency in both commercial and industrial buildings. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has taken major steps to ensure that buildings across the country use efficient heating and cooling systems by introducing a new set of standards meant to reduce waste, pollution, and expenditures for utilities. The department’s […]
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 MoreTrade School and Beyond
If you’ve already decided that you don’t want to study for another four years and you prefer hands-on work, trade school is a good option to develop the skills to start a career in a shorter time and with less debt. So, there’s a lot to be said for getting onto a career track in […]
Read More5 Facts about HVAC Technicians
Many people may have some misperceptions about employment in the HVAC industry. If you wish to pursue a career in this growing field, there are some great facts that you should consider. You Can Make a Good Living The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that, as of May 2015, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics […]
Read MoreThe Science of Refrigeration
Without refrigeration, the modern world wouldn’t be able to keep food cold. Refrigerated trucks would not be able to deliver perishable food items to neighborhood grocery stores. There would be no refrigerated shipping containers to deliver fruits, vegetables and meat from one country to another. There would be no refrigerators or freezers at home to […]
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