There are many types of jobs and careers a person can choose. They range from professional soldier to company executive to laborer. One prominent field which is seeing growth and will continue to grow so long as the population does, is heating and air conditioning aka HVAC.
For example, Heating and AC in Lynchburg Virginia has grown roughly 28% in the last 10 years as the local population grows. Various factors contribute to this growth, including relocation and native reproduction.
Training for heating and air conditioning installation and maintenance can be found at several local schools. A quick Google search will reveal which schools are best and most affordable. Once in the field, a technicians can make between $40K-$100K per year, depending on experience, expertise and hours worked.
AC Stats
According to Gitnux, 90% of homes in America have heating and or cooling systems. In the summer months, cooling takes up as much as 40% of the electricity used. The industry expects a 5.5% growth from 2021 to 2028. And HVAC is worth an estimated $135B globally.
Does this sound like an industry that is interesting to you? It certainly will grow with the population and will pay accordingly.
Training
Certification is required to work on the AC systems. There are several levels of certification. The chemicals used in the cooling process are very serious and can only be handled by trained professionals. But with a few years of training, you can be certified to begin working on these units. HVAC is here to stay and is not going away anytime soon.
