HVAC Training Prospects Are Good
Many building trades - as well as other traditionally blue-collar jobs - will lose a lot of their workers in the next 10 years as the first wave of baby boomers retires. Many trades are ramping up recruitment, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics describes employment prospects for HVAC mechanics and installers as “excellent, particularly [...]
Finding money to pay for HVAC training depends on the kind of training you’re getting.
If you’re in an apprentice program with a union, you’ll probably be paid during your on-the-job apprenticeship HVAC training at a percentage of a journey-level wages - the percentage you don’t get goes toward pays for your training. The challenge of the apprentice program is finding a company that will hire an
apprentice (especially if [...]
HVAC Training Options
HVAC work isn’t something you can just jump into or fake your way through. It’s a skilled trade, which means it takes a lot of training and hard work. An interested worker has to complete certifications and other requirements just to get in the door. Here are some options for getting a start [...]
HVAC Training: Practical Prerequisites
There are at least five things you should have before you jump off into your career in HVAC.
A high-school diploma or a GED. The vast majority of apprentice programs, trade schools — and, for that matter, employers — require a high-school diploma or equivalent as part of admission. Dig up your transcripts or [...]