HVACR Technicians
HVACR systems account for approximately 40% of energy consumption in 8 billion square feet of commercial buildings. The complexity of these systems, scope of required upgrades, and associated workforce gaps present a daunting challenge for educators. The need for qualified workers is critical for these reasons:
The California Energy Commission estimates that up to 50% of new and up to 85% of replacement HVACR systems are not installed and maintained to a quality level of specification. Workforce opportunities abound for addressing the gaps in HVACR quality installation and maintenance. |
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NEWS
The National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference is being held at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, NV from March 23-25, 2020. Also a Daikin Ductless Installation Class will be held on March 26, 2020 (limited seating). Contact Bruce Noble for details.
For More Information
Read a 1-page summary of the ECU Sector HVACR Initiative.
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Read a review of HVACR certificate programs at select So Cal colleges, prepared by Applied Learning Science.
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Read more about HVACR and the colleges that are preparing students for HVACR careers.
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HVAC/R offers great careers in diverse fields - explore this interactive map!
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Find out about Strong Workforce customizable solutions in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration..
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Employers: Join the HVACR Collaborative |
Faculty: Join the HVACR Community of Practice |
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