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Pennco Tech would like to take this opportunity acknowledge and thank all HVAC Technicians for the great service they provide!\u00a0 The role of an HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) technician is an important one, and with 376,800 job opportunities nationwide, it\u2019s a great profession to consider […]","datePublished":"2021-06-22","dateModified":"2024-05-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/author\/seo-team\/#Person","name":"SEO Team","url":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/author\/seo-team\/","identifier":15,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/25d521bea98e4070937950c92cd06d2b99615947d3d29e3682593c48f0372431?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/25d521bea98e4070937950c92cd06d2b99615947d3d29e3682593c48f0372431?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Pennco Tech","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/logo-color.png","url":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/logo-color.png","width":397,"height":141}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pennco-tech-hvac-day.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pennco-tech-hvac-day.jpg","height":599,"width":900},"url":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/what-to-know-about-expanding-opportunities-in-the-hvac_r_industry\/","about":["News & Events"],"wordCount":527,"articleBody":"June 22 is National HVAC Technician Day! Pennco Tech would like to take this opportunity acknowledge and thank all HVAC Technicians for the great service they provide!\u00a0 The role of an HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) technician is an important one, and with 376,800 job opportunities nationwide, it\u2019s a great profession to consider entering.Many factors go into choosing the right career training program. You need to find something you\u2019ll enjoy doing throughout your career with plenty of opportunities for growth and professional advancement. At the same time, career training students are looking for jobs with rising demand and a bright future ahead. Pursuing a career as a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) technician makes it possible to achieve all of these.As the technology utilized by commercial and residential HVAC&R systems becomes more advanced, homeowners and businesses alike have opted to upgrade their systems to embrace modern technologies, improve efficiency, and enhance comfort. As such, there\u2019s never been a better time to launch a new career in the HVAC&R industry with the assistance of Pennco Tech. Here, we explore growing demand and new opportunities for qualified, skilled HVAC&R professionals and how to get started with our HVAC&R career training program.An Increase in Prosperous HVAC&R Employment OpportunitiesThe U.S. Department of Labor\u2019s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an extremely positive occupational outlook for HVAC&R mechanics and installers. In 2020, the median pay came in at $50,590 per year or $24.32 per hour, with long-term on-the-job training offered so professionals can stay updated with all industry changes. What\u2019s more, employment numbers are expected to grow by 4% from 2019 to 2029, with just some of the opportunities including the following:Construction contractorsIn-house HVAC&R positions at locations such as:Office buildingsSchoolsHospitalsFactoriesScientific laboratoriesResidentialSelf-employmentAnd more…In addition to upgrades and repairs to existing systems, growing numbers of residential and commercial construction projects require individuals with the training, skills, and experience needed to successfully install, maintain, service, and troubleshot increasingly complex HVAC&R systems. With this demand for new HVAC&R systems and technologies comes the need for qualified HVAC&R technicians with the latest industry knowledge \u2014 like the ones who graduate from Pennco Tech.Prepare for a Successful HVAC&R Career with Pennco TechThe HVAC&R industry presents the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to start a new, fruitful career that they\u2019ll love. At Pennco Tech\u2019s campuses in Bristol, Pennsylvania and Blackwood, New Jersey, our HVAC&R program prepares students with hands-on, intensive training. We also offer testing for the Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s Section 608 certification, which may help graduates qualify for higher-level and higher-earning positions. The program covers the following and more:InstallationRepairMaintenanceBasic designTroubleshootingElectrical wiring and controlsCombustion analysisUnit airflow setup and check-outPersonal and environmental safety and regulationsFor more information about becoming an HVAC&R professional in a thriving industry, contact Pennco Tech today. Or, if you\u2019re ready to get started, apply online now."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"What to Know about Expanding Opportunities in the HVAC&R Industry","item":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/what-to-know-about-expanding-opportunities-in-the-hvac_r_industry\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]