Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine January 2025

HVACR NewsMagazine January 2025

State National Chapter News

Jason James & Robert Jackson Partner to provide Continuing Education

In an exemplary effort to provide continuing education to folks in the Northeast and East Chapters of the State, Robert Jackson of East Arkansas Community College and Jason James of Johnstone Supply provided 4 hours of CE on December 13. College was already dismissed for the Christmas holiday but Robert persuaded the administration to open the doors for this special event. Their special events director set everything up and even provided coffee. A remarkable effort, especially when he was supposed to be off work. Jason James is an exemplary tech service and training person with Johnstone. This was not the first time Jason partnered with Robert and seemed willing to do it again as the need arises. Thirty-five Licensee ’ s attended the two sessions: A2L and Mastering Static Pressure. Another amazing benefit to the attending contractors--- IT WAS FREE. Robert is so committed to his dealers that he is always finding a way to provide training for the lowest possible pricing. East Arkansas Community College provides an excellent HVACR education to folks in the Forrest City area and is a great place to consider for your certificate or continuing education needs. Known Robert for many years and, well, his heart is in the

Jason James, Johnstone Supply

right place and his program is practical hands on. If you want to learn more about the program, call 870-317-2313. Here ’s hoping that more colleges partner with local distributors like Johnstone to provide CE at the college facility. It is a win win for everyone. It is how we need to address the future of HVACR education.