Apprentice Now

12/13/2024

Training, innovation, and collaboration—the cornerstones of success in the skilled trades. Bosch AC brought it all to the MCTAZ Trade Show. Partnering with like-minded leaders drives us to keep pushing boundaries and creating opportunities. Let’s build the future together! 💪

📸 Photo: David Voss with Bosch AC Team

12/12/2024

We’re thrilled to announce the success of our partnership with Zero Zone, which brought 14 skilled technicians into the industrial and commercial refrigeration industry! Over 10 weeks, these apprentices tackled a rigorous curriculum combining hands-on training and classroom instruction, mastering the principles of refrigeration and beyond.

This program wasn’t just about filling roles—it was about building futures. Graduates, gained invaluable skills and are now ready to meet the growing demands of this vital industry.

A special shoutout to Zero Zone for supporting the next generation of skilled technicians without expecting direct hires—proving this is about uplifting the entire refrigeration community. At Apprentice Now, we’re committed to driving workforce solutions and preparing individuals for lasting, impactful careers. 💪❄️

Read more about the program here:
https://www.zero-zone.com/zero-zone-responds-to-the-skilled-trade-shortage/

As the American workforce ages and new technologies arrive in the industrial and commercial refrigeration industries, training a new generation of workers becomes essential. For that reason, Zero Zone collaborated with Apprentice Now to create an apprenticeship program to train new technicians. The....

12/11/2024

Big shoutout to the amazing team at MCTAZ for hosting such a fantastic event!

Connecting with passionate professionals who are all about driving innovation in the skilled trades was truly inspiring. Together, we’re raising the bar for workforce development and creating opportunities that matter.
Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪

📸 Photo: David Voss with MCTAZ

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12/09/2024

Kicking off the week by highlighting the incredible IHACI Trade Show! Meeting powerhouse professionals like Daisy Sepulveda from Paradise Chevrolet reminds us why partnerships are the key to tackling the skilled labor gap. Let’s drive change together and build the ultimate workforce. 💪

📸 Photo: Shawn Myers with Daisy Sepulveda – Paradise Chevrolet (IHACI Trade Show)

12/06/2024

🎓 A Big Congratulations to Our Zero Zone Graduates! 🎓

This moment represents so much more than completing a program—it’s the beginning of an exciting new chapter for these skilled refrigeration pros. From hands-on training to mastering the systems that keep the world cool, these individuals have worked tirelessly to transform their futures.

To our graduates: YOU are the future of refrigeration! 🙌 With the skills and experience you’ve gained, you’re not just entering the workforce—you’re redefining it. 💡🔥

And to our partners at Zero Zone, thank you for being an incredible force in closing the skilled labor gap and helping to build a brighter tomorrow. Together, we’re shaping the future of skilled trades, one graduate at a time. 💪

Let’s give a huge round of applause to these trailblazers for their hard work, dedication, and passion! 👏👏👏

11/26/2024

🎉 Had an amazing time at the MTCAZ Annual Trade Show this month! It’s always great to connect with incredible professionals, share ideas, and see the passion that drives this industry forward. A big shoutout to Parker & Sons and everyone else who made this event a huge success. 💪🔧

11/22/2024

🚀 Excited to partner with Doug Heath and the incredible team at Heath Mechanical! Their commitment to quality and excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to build the future of skilled trades. Together, we’re creating opportunities, developing talent, and driving the HVAC industry forward. 💪🔥

Looking forward to what’s ahead as we kick off this partnership. Let’s make an impact! 🌟

Learn more about Heath Mechanical’s dedication to service here: Heath Mechanical Services

11/22/2024

✨ Wrapping up Apprentice Week with a huge THANK YOU to our apprentices, mentors, and partners! Together, we’re shaping the future of skilled trades and building a stronger workforce. Here’s to the journey ahead—one filled with skill, pride, and purpose.

11/21/2024

🤝 Apprenticeships wouldn’t be possible without incredible industry partners. Shoutout to Zero Zone for supporting apprenticeships and providing a pathway to real-world experience. Together, we’re building a future-ready workforce!

11/20/2024

💡 Did you know? Apprenticeships offer the unique “earn while you learn” model, meaning no student debt and direct entry into high-demand fields. With hands-on training, real mentorship, and immediate job prospects, apprenticeships are the future of workforce development!

11/19/2024

👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ Apprenticeship Success! Keanu started as a beginner apprentice and is now a skilled professional making waves in his new career. "It has provided a lifetime’s worth of knowledge and security for myself and my family." Keanu’s journey reflects the stability and future opportunities that come from skilled training.

11/18/2024

🌟 What a fantastic time at the ACCA Service Managers Forum last week! We connected with so many passionate professionals, learned invaluable insights, and had the chance to dive into topics shaping the future of HVAC. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and shared their knowledge. We’re inspired and ready to put what we’ve learned into action!

Can’t wait for next year!

11/18/2024

🎉 Happy Apprentice Week! Today, we celebrate the hands-on learning, skill-building, and career-launching power of apprenticeships! Apprenticeships create real opportunities—ones that shape futures and elevate industries. This week, we’re excited to share stories, insights, and the impact apprentices bring to the skilled trades.

11/13/2024

🔥 Breaking new ground with Zero Zone! Together, we’re not just filling positions—we’re building the future of refrigeration from the ground up. 🌍 This partnership is all about BIG moves, bold training, and real results. With hands-on learning, we’re gearing up a new generation of experts ready to take this industry to new heights.

This is the kind of change the skilled trades need—and we’re just getting started. Zero Zone, let’s keep pushing boundaries! 🚀❄️

11/12/2024

🌟 We had a fantastic start to the ACCA Service Managers Forum last night at the Veteran’s Day Reception! Today, we’re diving into sessions, connecting with fellow leaders, and celebrating the importance of apprenticeships during Apprentice Week. As we gear up for discussions on service management, we’re also focused on the future—building the next generation of skilled professionals in HVAC. Let’s make this a week of learning, growth, and impactful change! 💪

11/11/2024

🔥 It’s Apprentice Week, and we’re fired up to celebrate the next generation of skilled trades pros! Apprenticeships are about more than just learning a trade—they’re about building careers, confidence, and the future of our industries. 💪 This week, we’ll be highlighting the stories, successes, and power of hands-on training. Ready to see what apprentices can accomplish? Let’s go! Drop a 🔧 if you’re all in for the future of work!

11/09/2024

💥 Generational shift ALERT! The workforce game has CHANGED. Millennials and Gen Z? They’re all about work-life balance, growth, and purpose. 🧘‍♂️💼 But it’s not that past generations had it wrong—they just had different priorities. Job security, long hours, and traditional ladders got them here. Now, it’s time to embrace the NEW path to build loyalty and drive in your team. Adapting isn’t optional—it’s the key to WINNING the talent game! 💪

11/08/2024

🚨 Did you know? Investing in apprenticeships boosts employee retention by 20% and can cut hiring costs in half! Apprenticeships are more than training; they’re a game-changer for building loyalty and saving serious cash. 💰 Ready to tackle the skilled trades gap and future-proof your workforce? Let’s make it happen together! 💪