The HVAC/R industry has a problem: too many jobs and not enough qualified workers to fill them.[1] This year, 79 percent of construction firms plan to create more positions, but nearly just as many companies are concerned about being able to find and hire workers with the right skills, according to a survey by the […]
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Welding Career Spotlight: Traveling Jobs
Do you like building and fixing things? Want to get paid for doing it? Then you’ve made the right choice by enrolling in a welding training program, because that’s exactly what a career fusing metal could hold for you. But did you know you could ply the trade in exotic countries, out on the open […]
Read MoreWashington – A Promising Destination for HVAC Techs
If you’re thinking about becoming an HVAC technician, now is the right time! The overall job outlook for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry is quite bright at the moment, with an expected growth rate of 15 percent in the United States between 2016 and 2026. This is actually more than double the average […]
Read MoreThe Refrigeration Apocalypse: What Would Happen if Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Disappeared?
Ever enjoyed a cold beer at a hockey game? Escaped a sweltering summer day by staying indoors with the A/C on full blast? Taken antibiotics for a nasty infection? Had surgery for a sports injury? Imagine if you could never do any of these things again. Without the science of refrigeration and HVAC/R technicians to […]
Read MoreSkilled Trades Careers by the Numbers: The Data You Need to Know
Picking a career in the skilled trades is like picking a career in any other industry: It’s a big decision. You probably (and rightfully) have a lot of questions like these flying through your mind: Will there be jobs waiting when I finish school? How much will I make? Where will I work? Will I […]
Read MoreHow to Become a Welder and Make It a Successful Career
The American Welding Society predicts that the U.S. will need more than 400,000 welders by the year 2025[1] for one simple reason: The work of welders plays a huge role in creating more than half of the country’s products, from cars to computers to cell phones. [2] If you want to fill one of these […]
Read More6 Reasons to Become an HVAC Technician
A lifelong career in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) is waiting for you right now. We need more men and women to fill positions in the manufacturing and construction industries. Why? The skilled labor shortage in the United States is hitting these industries hard. Not enough people are entering them to fill jobs in […]
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