The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all sectors of the American economy, including state budgets. As decision makers analyze the data, it is likely that there will be budgetary cuts in many areas including, unfortunately, education.
Make certain your school leaders fully understand the importance and significance of the HVACR industry, prior to them making decisions that can adversely affect your program.
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The United States Department of Homeland Security has classified HVACR industry workers as essential and, despite the present economic downturn there is still a significant shortage of qualified HVACR service technicians.
HVACR technicians: protect the American food distributing system, keep data centers cooled and running, maintain negative pressure rooms in health care facilities which play an integral role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and maintain a controlled living environment. The HVACR industry is substantially bigger than most people perceive, and essential to our well-being.
If you are looking for some additional data to state the case in why HVACR education is important, or your looking for ideas to build your program enrollment, read the following.
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Video Training Series
For nearly 40 years, HVACR students, technicians and contractors have relied upon Jim Johnson's Technical Training Associates video series to further their career. Now these videos are available for instant streaming on ELN. Each video explains fundamental concepts and illustrates a step-by-step approach to learning how to troubleshoot a specific problem.
Workbench Series
This series is a compilation of short, concise videos targeting a very specific aspect of what the average HVACR service technician is likely to encounter in the field.
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Free Webinars
This series brings industry authors and manufacturers directly into every classroom, delivering content specific to the curriculum you offer. Participants have the option to download a free certificate upon completion of each webinar.
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The
ESCO Learning Network
(ELN) is a
new site where you will have access to a plethora of training resources, including; ebooks, training videos, the new workbench series, free webinars and immersive learning. Immersive learning allows a person to learn something by reading it, hearing it, and then practicing what they have learned.
We are just getting started with delivering content and are excited about the many offerings you will see on this site in the near future.
Some of the first courses to help instructors with remote training include:
As this learning center grows, individuals will be able to purchase individual training programs on specific subjects or choose access to a complete library via a subscription plan.
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How to Verify Your Students Hands-On Skills While Teaching Online
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resenter: Eugene Silberstein,
lead author of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, and Director of Technical Education and Standards, ESCO Institute.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 11 a.m. Eastern
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Understanding the Refrigerant Regulatory Environment
Presenters: Douglas Starasinic, Technical Leader and Ronald Vogl Manager, Technical Marketing, both of Honeywell International Inc.
Wednesday, May 13 at 11 a.m. Eastern
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Water Heater Program
This manual provides the information and knowledge necessary to understand typical operation of both gas and electric water heaters. It is full of color illustrations and includes end of lesson review questions that provides information and knowledge necessary to accurately and safely install, service, and maintain storage-type water heaters. Proctors can
login
to review a digital copy in the proctor resource center.
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Pressure Enthalpy Certification Exam
To become a successful HVACR technician, one must master the basic refrigeration cycle and how it applies to the concept of heat, or enthalpy. To verify that one has retained knowledge in this topical area, a new Pressure Enthalpy Employment Ready Certification is now available. This exams is a great addition to use in conjunction with the
Pressure Enthalpy Without Tears
training manual.
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