EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Many HVAC companies only require a high school diploma to qualify for immediate employment

• No formal education is required. In many areas contractors will provide on-the-job training in a lot of cases

• A technical college’s one-year certificate or two-year Associate Degree program is all that is necessary to gain the fundamental knowledge to more confidently begin a career in HVAC

• Many HVAC companies will help pay for an employee’s technical education. Many programs offer night classes which allows students to earn a great income and get their industry education at the same time!

• There are many opportunities for 4-year college graduates in fields such as engineering, accounting, business, marketing, and more

A Rewarding Profession

The service provided by the HVAC industry is vital to a person’s comfort, well-being and peace of mind. A career in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning gives you the chance to use your skills to make people comfortable and happy.

Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.

-Job Outlook per the Bureau of Labor Statistics: