Installs new furnaces, air conditioners, and ductwork in homes.
You and a partner pull out a 25-year-old furnace, set a new one, connect ducts and gas, and fire it up.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. Short trade program or on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Trade school. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: HVAC Technology.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Installing furnaces, AC units and ductwork in houses is physical, site-specific work robots can't do.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to HVAC companies for install helper jobs; you learn installs on the crew
Classes: Shop or construction class, Algebra, HVAC CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9021.
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