The HVACR industry talks constantly about workforce shortages, but too many of those conversations skip past one of the clearest opportunities sitting right in front of us. Women make up roughly 3% of the HVACR workforce. That number has barely moved in years. If you want to solve the talent problem, you have to widen the pipeline, and Women in HVACR leadership has been … [Read more...] about Women in HVACR Leadership Team Takes Shape for 2026
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BDR partners with PPATEC to expand HVAC training
Business Development Resources (BDR) and PPATEC have announced a new partnership designed to bring hands-on, in-person HVAC training to contracting teams in Pennsylvania. The BDR PPATEC HVAC training initiative will launch with two instructor-led courses focused on improving service profitability and technician performance, both scheduled for Q1 2026 at PPATEC’s Grantville, … [Read more...] about BDR partners with PPATEC to expand HVAC training
Carrier and Women in HVACR Award $55,000 in Scholarships to Advance Women in the Trades
The HVACR industry is stronger when more people have a real chance to contribute, lead and build meaningful careers. That is why the Women in HVACR scholarships program, in partnership with Carrier, stands out. Their joint effort is not simply another feel-good moment. It is a concrete investment in the next generation of technicians, engineers and business leaders who will … [Read more...] about Carrier and Women in HVACR Award $55,000 in Scholarships to Advance Women in the Trades
