Workforce Pell Grants: an HVAC contractor’s guide
The Department of Education released its final Workforce Pell regulations on May 18, giving states and educational institutions guidance to […]
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Air and water as classroom language: Making trades concepts kid-friendly
One of the biggest barriers to early career awareness isn’t interest—it’s language. Terms like HVACR, plumbing, or the mechanical trades don’t naturally live in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms. But air and water do. Children feel them, see them, and rely on them every day. That insight is foundational to the Next Up Trades to the HVACR and Plumbing Discovery Kits and lesson plans. Rather than introducing technical job titles too early, the curriculum intentionally starts with air and water as classroom language.
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Workforce Pell Grants open HVAC training funding opportunities
The Department of Education is launching the Workforce Pell Grant Program this summer, creating a new federal funding pathway for short-term technical training in high-demand career fields.
The 3 hiring mistakes HVAC contractors make before summer (that cost you all season)
The difference between a record summer and a stressful one usually comes down to one thing: capacity. Missed calls. Longer […]
New federal bill could slash your HVACR training costs
Finding qualified techs is hard. Training them is expensive. But there’s legislation working through Congress right now that could reimburse […]
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Closing the skills gap, one HVACR technician at a time
Finding HVACR technicians is becoming an increasingly difficult task. Finding skilled technicians is even more challenging. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, HVACR jobs are projected to grow 8% between 2024 and 2034, creating more than 40,000 new openings annually due to retirements and rising demand.
You can’t fire your way to technician adoption
Here’s a hard truth HVAC contractors need to hear: The industry currently faces a significant labor shortage of about 110,000 […]
Virginia paid family leave law: Coverage, costs, and key dates for HVACR contractors
Virginia just became the 14th state to guarantee paid family and medical leave. On March 13, Virginia’s legislature passed paid […]
Independent contractor classification could be getting simpler. Here’s what HR needs to know.
A proposed rule would restore a clearer, two-factor test and extend it to new laws for the first time. Here’s […]
72% of contractors don’t offer sign-on bonuses; here’s what they’re doing instead
Hiring in the trades isn’t easy. With approximately 20 new job openings for every one new employee in the trades, […]
Employee retention strategies for HVAC contractors
HVAC contractors spend months trying to hire good technicians, only to lose them a year later. The problem isn’t the […]
When you can’t offer raises: 6 tips to keep morale high
There’s no question that offering raises is one of the best ways to thank techs and keep morale high. Unfortunately, […]
How to build a long-term hiring strategy for your HVACR business
Every contractor knows how much planning goes into hitting next year’s revenue goals — you forecast jobs, maintenance agreements, equipment […]
How Recruit4Business’ proven recruitment process takes the stress out of hiring
For HVACR contractors, the gap between a fully booked schedule and the team available to handle it forces impossible choices: turn […]
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Capitol Insights: ACCA’s policy priorities—developed by contractors, delivering for contractors
ACCA’s Government Relations Committee gathered 1,100+ contractor comments to select four priority issues and 12 federal solutions.
What’s the cost of a callback?
Most contractors know callbacks are eating away at their bottom line, but too few know the extent of the damage. […]
Workforce ready: Training the next generation of HVACR pros
The HVACR industry is facing a significant challenge: a growing labor shortage that threatens to impact the quality and availability […]
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How the new tax law reshapes workforce development for contractors
Two major education funding changes in President Trump’s new tax law open opportunities for HVACR contractors that didn’t exist before. Families can now use college savings accounts for trades training, and federal grants will cover short-term certification programs starting in 2026.
House passes budget bill with historic expansion of 529 accounts to support careers in the trades
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a sweeping new tax package—The One, Big, Beautiful Bill—aimed at delivering lasting tax […]
ACCA chair heads to Washington to advocate on behalf of contractors
As the Trump Administration marks its first 100 days, now more than ever, the contractor voice must be considered in […]
