PBS NewsHour: after decades of pushing bachelor’s degrees, U.S. needs tradespeople

By Kelly Boutross | September 19, 2017 | Comments Off on PBS NewsHour: after decades of pushing bachelor’s degrees, U.S. needs tradespeople

Even PBS NewsHour is talking about the labor shortage in skilled trades like HVAC/R. The shortage has been an ever-growing problem for contractors and technical colleges alike and is starting to get more mainstream news coverage, with articles on the subject published by The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Forbes, to name a few.…

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12 Tips For HVAC Companies To Hire And Retain The Best Technicians

By Kelly Boutross | July 27, 2017 | Comments Off on 12 Tips For HVAC Companies To Hire And Retain The Best Technicians

It’s no secret that skilled trade industries, including HVAC/R, are experiencing a serious labor shortage. With more and more qualified technicians nearing retirement and a much smaller amount of young people entering the industry, it’s more difficult than ever to find, hire, and keep good talent. HVAC recruiter Karen Schaper has developed twelve tips for…

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