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Skilled Trade-HVAC (Heating and Air Conditioning) in 2013 and beyond

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Yes this career field is needed and in high demand. HVACs are always going to be around as long as houses are being used and built. With the rising number of homes being built this job field is expected to grow.

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Some schools around our area are Gateway Technical College, Blackhawk Technical college, and West Chicago Professional Center.

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To become an HVAC technician, you need to complete a degree or certificate program or a formal apprenticeship. The time for completing certification varies, but it can be done in as little as six months. Most 2 year technical colleges offer classes for this occupation.

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Yes there is, with more houses being built this field is expected to grow around 15% in the next 10 years.

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I know a lot of friends and people that have done this line of work for a while. They say it's a fairly easy job to get into and with a little time under your belt as an apprentice I should have no problem getting a job in this field

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HVAC have a long history dating back to the ancient greeks but more recently in 1861 william siemens invented the first electric heater and in 1902 when Willis Carrier invented the first air conditioner the job field started to grow. By 1953 over a million air conditioners were being sold. With all of these AC and heater units there needed to be people to take care of them.

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HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and cooling. HVAC Technicians—work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the air quality in many types of buildings. They mostly work in residential homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, or factories.

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I want become a heating and cooling technician (HVAC).