Adapted from the HRAI - HVACR Career Connections Presentation
What IS HVACR?
HVACR is an acronym or abbreviation
for the products and services related
to the functions of:
 Heating
 Ventilation
 Air Conditioning
 Refrigeration
HVACR involves
a lot more
than just
temperature…
…it impacts:
 The indoor air that you breathe
 Moisture levels & potential mold growth
 The amount of energy used to heat or cool
your indoor environment
 The amount of money it costs to heat or
cool your indoor environment
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Your health and comfort!
The HVACR industry is critical to ensuring
human comfort, preserving food supplies,
medical/research processes, energy
efficiency and environmental sustainability.
HVACR is a part of our lives!
 Where we live
 Where we work
 Where we play
The HVACR Industry at a Glance
 In the U.S. & Canada there are over 1.2 million
people employed in the HVACR industry.
 By 2020, it is estimated by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics that 95,000 new jobs will be available in this
critical industry.
 Career opportunities are fueled by an aging
workforce & continuing industry growth.
 The HVACR industry is the fastest growing
construction trade.
The HVACR Industry is
extensive…
…and so are the career
opportunities!
HVACR Offers Career
Opportunities in…
 Equipment Manufacturing
 System Design
 Construction
 Sales & Marketing
 Distribution
 Equipment Operation & Maintenance
 Research
Traits & Skills Beneficial to a Career in
HVACR
Dependability
Mechanical Aptitude
Attention to Detail
Desire to Succeed
Integrity
Work Independently
Self Control
Driver’s License
Analytical Thinking
Customer Service
Adaptability/Flexibility
Computers and Technology
Self Motivation
Concern for the Environment
Persistence
High School Education
Initiative
Career/Technical Education
Communication Skills
Apprenticeship Training
Problem Solving
Military Experience
People who enjoy the following should
investigate a career in HVACR:
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Figuring out how things work
Working with their hands or with tools
Diagnosing & solving problems
Using computers & technology
Working independently
Advantages of a Career in
HVACR
 Set your own course for success
 Great pay & advancement
 Ability to impact the environment
 Opportunity to own an HVACR business
 A stable, recession-resistant industry
 Flexibility to work anywhere
HVACR careers will always be in demand
YOU can be part of a
dynamic industry offering
terrific career opportunities!
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Find out more at
www.careersinhvacr.org
www.hvacrcareers.ca