One of the difficult challenges of developing a modern technical training program is creating the connections with industry partners. There are times when we need to connect with equipment manufacturers, labor organizations, apprenticeships, local contractors and outreach organizations. Explore The Trades is focused on bringing the next generation of technical talent to the skilled trades of plumbing, heating, cooling and electric. The organization creates awareness of the trades through key industry statistics, career resources and connections with industry-leading residential service companies throughout North America. If you haven't added them to your arsenal of support networks, I highly recommend you doing so.

Facilitating Change-Madelyne Sorenson and Toni Bower from Explore The Trades

The ESCO Institute "Did you Know?" podcast provides HVACR professionals access to reliable, up-to-date, and relevant information, directly from trusted sources. The world of HVACR has been changing at an exponential rate over the last few years; new SEER ratings, flammable refrigerants, and an array of technological advances. Keeping up with all the changes in regulation, manufacturing, refrigerants and how to properly prepare students and technicians has became daunting. Many of our guests are speakers and exhibitors at the HVAC EXCELLENCE National HVACR Education Conference and represent every sector of the HVACR industry. Thanks for joining in!

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OK friends in the south, especially those in the southeast, you know exactly what we are talking about. The HVACR industry has gained a new unwanted condition that, until now, has been very difficult to treat. We have seen crazy videos of slime snakes being flushed out of condensate lines in Florida. and mushroom looking blobs in the Carolinas. We have heard stories of using bleach but it is only temporary and will deteriorate metals and plastics. What is it? And how do you treat it? That's what our resident Research and Development Chemist, Fallon Dyle, is here to deliver.

It's Not Drain Snot.... It's Actually A Biofilm - Fallon Dyle from Highside Chemicals

ð¬ï¸ð§ Ever wondered what happens to a refrigerant cylinder after you drop it off at the supply house? Join Kate Houghton as she takes us on a fascinating virtual journey, following a cylinder from its creation all the way back to you as a brand new empty! ðð Discover the ins and outs of refrigerant life cycles and learn about the latest in A2L refrigerants and proper handling techniques during reclamation. Don't miss this deep dive into the cool world of refrigerants! âï¸ð

The Journey Of A Recovery Cylinder- Kate Houghton from Hudson Technologies

Johnson Controls is excited to announce that they have launched a completely redesigned environmentally sustainable residential HVAC portfolio utilizing the low-GWP refrigerant R-454B well ahead of the EPAâs 2025 deadline. The entire suite of products have been improved with new features that make them faster to install and easier to service, including refrigerant detection technology to ensure the safety of contractors and homeowners. Want to learn about the fully redesigned portfolio, the importance of the low-GWP refrigerant transition on the industry as we move to a sustainable future and whatâs next for Johnson Controls ahead of the EPAâs 2025 deadline? If so, set back, turn up the volume and let's take an audio excursion into the future of HVAC. Refrigerant landing page: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/navigating-the-refrigerant-transition YORK Residential sustainability page: https://www.york.com/residential-equipment/sustainability

Johnson Controls Launches New Portfolio of Low-GWP Equipment- David Budzinski from Johnson Controls

Gen Z and Gen Alpha offer a tremendous opportunity for educators and contractors. They may look different than previous generations, but they have a LOT to offer! The pandemic and the ensuing âGreat Resignationâ meant shifts in culture and what these younger generations expected from jobs. No longer would they tolerate outdated working practices and company cultures. They wanted more training, more growth opportunities, and more opportunities to make a difference. To be a top placing program, with top performing contractors, we need to understand the needs of BOTH. 

Matching The Right Student To The Right Contractor- Matt DiBara from The Contractor Consultants

Virtual Reality (VR) has transformed education by providing immersive and experiential learning opportunities, making education more accessible, engaging, and personalized. It fosters collaboration, offers cost-effective training, and enables innovative teaching tools, revolutionizing the way students learn and educators teach. Interplay Learning now offers HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification exams with their immersive trades training, making it easier to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and certifications needed to start meaningful trades careers.

Facilitating Change-Madelyne Sorenson and Toni Bower from Explore The Trades

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