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Do we get shown how to tear the coolers apart and put them back together
I is a very stubborn and hard working man. and i like to learn many ways to make the job easier and more helpful toward the customer. I like to help the people in the ghettos because thats where i come from so i know how hard it is to sleep with no air conditioner and sweating all night. #career
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Joseph’s Answer
I'd try going to a technical school or study online. Theres tons of information available online.
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Hannah’s Answer
Hi Ethan,
It sounds like you might enjoy working in HVACR - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. As Joseph mentioned, a technical school or community college would be a great option to get the certifications required to do HVACR work. Coursework or a full Associate degree in HVACR would show potential employers that you have the experience and industry-recognized certifications to be a skilled and safe worker (it can be dangerous work if you aren't prepared).
Technical programs will have hands-on training in specific HVACR labs, so I recommend searching for face-to-face courses when possible, or classes that push for hands-on learning in some way. You don't want just anybody trying to teach you how to install a walk-in freezer!! Due to COVID-19, some training programs may make more use of kits or online simulations to help you learn at home.
HVACR is also cool because you have a lot of workplace environment options in the field: you can work in residential or commercial heating and cooling, and with experience and additional education/certification over the years, you can take on bigger jobs, more responsibility and better pay with each of those milestones. In areas of the U.S., the HVACR field is growing and skilled workers for that field are needed more than ever. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states "Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations." Additionally, more than half of HVACR technicians or mechanics work for contractors, but others own their own businesses or work for larger companies.
It is fantastic that you have specific reasons for wanting to work in heating and cooling. Knowing WHY you want to do something is just as important as doing it, and this is the first step in finding a career that excites you and makes you proud.
Search your local area for HVACR training programs or apprenticeships
For more info on this occupation, check out the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics info: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm#tab-1
It sounds like you might enjoy working in HVACR - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. As Joseph mentioned, a technical school or community college would be a great option to get the certifications required to do HVACR work. Coursework or a full Associate degree in HVACR would show potential employers that you have the experience and industry-recognized certifications to be a skilled and safe worker (it can be dangerous work if you aren't prepared).
Technical programs will have hands-on training in specific HVACR labs, so I recommend searching for face-to-face courses when possible, or classes that push for hands-on learning in some way. You don't want just anybody trying to teach you how to install a walk-in freezer!! Due to COVID-19, some training programs may make more use of kits or online simulations to help you learn at home.
HVACR is also cool because you have a lot of workplace environment options in the field: you can work in residential or commercial heating and cooling, and with experience and additional education/certification over the years, you can take on bigger jobs, more responsibility and better pay with each of those milestones. In areas of the U.S., the HVACR field is growing and skilled workers for that field are needed more than ever. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states "Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations." Additionally, more than half of HVACR technicians or mechanics work for contractors, but others own their own businesses or work for larger companies.
It is fantastic that you have specific reasons for wanting to work in heating and cooling. Knowing WHY you want to do something is just as important as doing it, and this is the first step in finding a career that excites you and makes you proud.
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