Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine January 2022

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Big Career Day at Springdale High NWTI and Local HVACR Contractors & Distributors Reach Out The whole industry knows we need help and in an effort to attract career minded high school students, Northwest Technical Institute partnered with local contractors and distributors to reach out to Springdale students. With over 4,500 high school students in the district, there is certainly a deep pool of possible recruits for the HVACR industry. This effort takes time and coordination but the HVACR industry has a great story to tell. According to the Department of Labor Statistics, about 38,500 openings for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are projected each year nationwide over the next decade. The median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers was $50,590 in May 2020. Of course, this is not entry level pay and to start one ’ s career at a better level, prospects should consider an educational program at a local two

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year college program like the one at NWTI. “ Because HVACR systems have become increasingly complex, employers generally prefer applicants with postsecondary education or those who have completed an apprenticeship. ”

The NewsMagazine compliments all those involved that made this outreach to Springdale students possible. If we are to fill our employment needs we have to take our story to the marketplace. Folks from NWTI and the Northwest chapter ’ s own David Stephenson and Stephen Zisner