www.careersinhvac.com http://www.careersinhvac.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Getting a Job in HVAC http://www.careersinhvac.com/2012/01/31/getting-a-job-in-hvac/ http://www.careersinhvac.com/2012/01/31/getting-a-job-in-hvac/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.careersinhvac.com/?p=12 If you’ve been working towards a license in the HVAC industry you know it’s tough. When you graduate classes you’re going to need some real world experience and you can’t just get it anywhere. Here are a few ideas for finding the right fit once you’re done with school:
Get Online: Check local listings using your ClearWirelessInternet.net to find out who’s hiring in your area. Technical job boards have posting for factories as well as manufacturers and you can find some smaller shops, too.
Talk to People: Go door to door, literally. No, not to clients but to actual firms you may want to work for. Introduce yourself and talk up your skill set – perhaps you can land a part time job or an apprenticeship to help you get to the next level.
Take a Job: If all else fails, take a job in a tangently related field. Whether it’s contracting or home building you can get some extra experience in other areas and hopefully transition to fulltime HVAC once you build up your clientele and make some industry connections.

]]> http://www.careersinhvac.com/2012/01/31/getting-a-job-in-hvac/feed/ 0 How To Get Financial Assistance For Your HVAC Training http://www.careersinhvac.com/2011/10/16/how-to-get-financial-assistance-for-your-hvac-training/ http://www.careersinhvac.com/2011/10/16/how-to-get-financial-assistance-for-your-hvac-training/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.careersinhvac.com/?p=11 Heating an ventilation is an excellent field to get into for someone who is looking for a stable job. Companies and customers are constantly looking for HVAC technicians to either install units, diagnose units, or repair units. of course there are no guarantees in life but by taking HVAC courses and getting certification, a person is increasing his or her chances of obtaining work shortly after graduating from the class.

Depending on one’s individual circumstances, he or she may be able to obtain funding for going to school for HVAC. For example, in some states the department of unemployment will issue grants to dislocated workers for training that is related to a job that is in high demand. There is a limit on the amount of the grant, but it may be enough to cover courses that eh individual can use very quickly after receiving some type of certification.

The government is also very big on helping people to better their educations. There are several grants that people can qualify for. Grants do not have to be repaid so they are like free money for school. Other ways a person can get money for HVAC training is by applying for a personal loan or high limit credit card. Some potential employers will also pay for training.

]]> http://www.careersinhvac.com/2011/10/16/how-to-get-financial-assistance-for-your-hvac-training/feed/ 0 Different Types Of HVAC Training And Courses http://www.careersinhvac.com/2011/10/12/different-types-of-hvac-training-and-courses/ http://www.careersinhvac.com/2011/10/12/different-types-of-hvac-training-and-courses/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.careersinhvac.com/?p=10 If you are like many other people and want to learn about the possibilities of starting a new career, there is a very good chance that you might like to look at HVAC training courses which are available in your local area. These courses are pretty easy to get started on and they are usually offered in places like community colleges as part of a non-degree certification course. They are usually reasonably priced and the courses are typically pretty short. A person could complete their training in a month or two and begin working as an HVAC specialist.I was looking for more information and found it here. Before you can do that, you need an understanding of which courses are offered.

One of the most important parts of HVAC training is a class on how to handle electrical interfaces. You have to be able to work on fuse boxes as part of your training. After that, they will probably move you on to plumbing and heating classes. You will learn how to take apart and repair furnaces and piping. You will also need to understand how air conditioners work and other practices related to repairing them. Finally, you might need to take a course on handling water damage, as this can be a part of the work you will do professionally.

]]> http://www.careersinhvac.com/2011/10/12/different-types-of-hvac-training-and-courses/feed/ 0 Careers You Can Get With HVAC Training http://www.careersinhvac.com/2011/10/09/careers-you-can-get-with-hvac-training/ http://www.careersinhvac.com/2011/10/09/careers-you-can-get-with-hvac-training/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.careersinhvac.com/?p=9 HVAC or heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians are highly skilled specialists. The technicians are responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of heating and air conditioning units. Technicians can specialize in certain areas such as installation or servicing and repair. Every geographical area of the country has the need for qualified technicians. Many service technicians after completing their training go to work for a HVAC servicing company.

Educational institutions along with medical facilities have the need for HVAC technicians on their maintenance staff. Individuals with the proper licensing and business permits can start their own service company. Retail businesses many times have their own maintenance staff that requires HVAC specialists. The job duties may include servicing refrigeration units as well as any heating and cooling systems. HVAC technicians because of their training have cross over skills that can be applied to various jobs.

HVAC specialists must have excellent diagnostics skills. Technicians must be able to read blue prints and install ventilation systems or duct work. Many large multi family complexes maintain their own staff of technicians. HVAC specialist working with a maintenance team may be asked to repair various other types of equipment. Specialists are trained in all manner of electrical and electronic components. HVAC technicians can find job openings in virtually any city in the country.

]]> http://www.careersinhvac.com/2011/10/09/careers-you-can-get-with-hvac-training/feed/ 0 The Top Ten Best HVAC Learning Institutes http://www.careersinhvac.com/2011/10/05/the-top-ten-best-hvac-learning-institutes/ http://www.careersinhvac.com/2011/10/05/the-top-ten-best-hvac-learning-institutes/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.careersinhvac.com/?p=8 Many individuals are interested in the HVAC career field. The HVAC career field is learning to work with heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Certification in this career field can be earned at a technical or trade school. There are many schools to get HVAC training. Some are trade schools and community colleges that provide training in this field. The top 10 HVAC learning institutes are:
1. Everest Institute
There are locations in Florida, Georgia and Texas
2. Technical Career Institute
School located on New York.
3. ATI Technical Institute
Campus is in Texas.
4. Institute of Technology
Located in California.
5. Kaplan Career Institute
Campuses in Massachusetts and Ohio.
6. Lincoln Technical Institute
Located in Connecticut and New Jersey.
All of these institutes offer the best training in this field. When looking for an HVAC school you should always do research to make sure that it is the right school for you and also check the school’s accreditation. Some schools are better than other. Just be sure that the schools meet your needs. This is the first step to starting your career so research should be done to find the right school for you. Good luck in the HVAC career.

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