Collaborating for Success: Resources for Educators

1. Collaborating for Success: Resources for Educators Michael Honeycutt Air Conditioning Contractors of America Gerry Kennedy Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association John Masarick Independent Electrical Contractors

2. The Need for Skilled Workers Between 2006 and 2016 in U.S. HVACR jobs will grow by 9% Plumbing jobs will grow by 11% Electrical jobs will grow by 7.44% Retiring workers must be replaced Front line supervisors and managers Need over 100,000 new workers a year Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2006-2016 Nationally we know that the plumbing and HVACR industry needs over 100,000 new workers each year. Job growth in our industry is on a par with the need for automotive technicians, electricians and other jobs that require skilled workersNationally we know that the plumbing and HVACR industry needs over 100,000 new workers each year. Job growth in our industry is on a par with the need for automotive technicians, electricians and other jobs that require skilled workers

3. High Tech Careers Jobs require postsecondary training Experienced techs earn $49,000 + Jobs cannot be done from overseas Unlimited career growth opportunities Industry-standard resources available These are high tech jobs that require postsecondary training. It is not unusual for an experienced tech to make xxx per year. And there unlimited career growth opportunities. An experienced technician can become a foreman, project superintendent, project manager, even a business owner. Both PHCC and the United Association have top notch training resources to train workers to industry standards. These are high tech jobs that require postsecondary training. It is not unusual for an experienced tech to make xxx per year. And there unlimited career growth opportunities. An experienced technician can become a foreman, project superintendent, project manager, even a business owner. Both PHCC and the United Association have top notch training resources to train workers to industry standards.

4. Economic Issue for U.S. 91% of PHCC company owners say finding qualified technicians is a most important business issue Economist Alan Blinder (Wall Street Journal March 28, 2007) �Urgent need to retool America�s education system�to train people for jobs likely to remain in the U.S.� Our own surveys tell us that 91% to PHCC business owners feel that finding qualified technicians is a most important business issue. This is also an economic issue for the United States. In just the last few months the nuclear power industry, the electrical utilities industry and the steel industry have all announced major programs to recruit and train the next generation of skilled workers that they need. In short, we are competing with many other industries for a shrinking pool of qualified students. Our own surveys tell us that 91% to PHCC business owners feel that finding qualified technicians is a most important business issue. This is also an economic issue for the United States. In just the last few months the nuclear power industry, the electrical utilities industry and the steel industry have all announced major programs to recruit and train the next generation of skilled workers that they need. In short, we are competing with many other industries for a shrinking pool of qualified students.

5. Industry Resources Subject Matter Expert Committees Job and Task Analysis (DACUM) Student Textbooks Instructor Resources and Training Assessment Tests Equipment donations available

6. Air Conditioning Contractors of America Industry standard technical manuals HVAC Essentials Instructor PowerPoint Presentations Refrigerant Transition & Recovery Certification Software

7. Air Conditioning Contractors of America Student Chapters Student Participation at Conferences Outreach Advocacy

8. HVACR Textbooks 4 Year Curriculum is DOL Approved

9. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association

10. Plumbing Textbooks 4 Year Curriculum U.S. Department of Labor Approved Plumbing 101 � Summer 2008 Plumbing 201 � Summer 2008 Plumbing 301 � Summer 2007 Plumbing 401 � Fall 2008 Revisions for all books are completed. We are developing a plan with Cengage to have a regular revision schedule for the textbooks.Revisions for all books are completed. We are developing a plan with Cengage to have a regular revision schedule for the textbooks.

11. Instructor Resources/Training Lesson plans tied to learning objectives Power Point slides Sample student tests Annual Instructor Workshop http://www.instructorworkshop.org Instructor of the Year Awards

12. Student Assessment Plumbing Assessment Tests developed by NOCTI Paper and pencil Electronic Business Owners can use to evaluate prospective employees

13. Career Development Resources Constructing Your Future Booklet Hot Careers to Cold Cash Video Take Your Career�To The Max! Video Over $100,000 in annual scholarships

14. Independent Electrical Contractors

15. The Challenge High Schools College Graduates Aging Workforce Projected Growth Green Jobs Shortage of Workers

16. Developing the Workforce Power Up Your Career With IEC SkillsUSA Career One Stops Military Job Corps Grants Payment for Apprentice Training

17. Electrician Workforce Training Four Year Apprentice Training Program Department of Labor Approved College Credits

18. Education Partners Summer Mentor Programs High Schools - SkillsUSA Community Colleges

19. Resources Instructors Assessments Strategies for Lab Equipment Alliances

20. What is Needed Not Everyone Should go to College Education & Industry Working Together Advisory Committees Invite Contractors

21. Web Links

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23. Contact Information Michael Honeycutt mhoneycutt@acca.org Gerry Kennedy kennedy@naphcc.org John Masarick jmasarick@ieci.org