Could there be a better time to enter the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) professions in California?
A brutal heat wave in July 2006 knocked out air conditioning units throughout the state as California suffered through ten days of 100-plus temperatures. Over-taxed air conditioning units crashed and power line transformers exploded. Even before the heat wave, rapid increases in jobs for HVAC mechanics and installers were already predicted across the nation over the next decade. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment for HVAC installers and repair technicians will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. The BLS also predicts that job prospects will be especially good for graduates of accredited HVAC technical schools. In short, now’s the perfect time to consider enrolling in and completing certifications courses or HVAC associate’s degrees in California. Certifications Also Speed California HVAC Hiring Trade and vocational schools as well as community colleges in California offer comprehensive HVAC training. With durations from six mon
