IOR Industry Skills Alliance supports UK apprenticeship assessment reform
Employers, training providers and sector stakeholders will help shape a new assessment plan for the ST0322 standard.
ASHRAE and UNEP renew sustainable cooling partnership
The 2026–2027 work plan targets refrigerant lifecycle management, workforce skills, technical standards and AI-enabled tools.
U-3ARC calls for refrigeration to become a strategic priority in Africa
The group's roadmap seeks green-skills training, common standards and locally designed cooling suited to African climates.
BITZER adds 28 new apprentices and dual students across Germany
The 2026 intake adds industrial management training, while two more occupations are planned for 2027.
Lennox Opens Florida Training Center as HVAC Technician Shortage Persists
The facility supports four technical and leadership career tracks, while a paid apprenticeship has trained nearly 1,600 technicians since 2016.
VDKF Survey Shows Stable German Refrigeration Sector in 2026
Order backlogs rose to 13 weeks, while skilled-labor shortages and tighter F-gas quotas pose mounting challenges for contractors.
HAUSER invests €2.7 million to expand refrigeration operations in Austria
The 1,700-square-metre facility supports 68 jobs and adds dedicated apprentice workshops to help address the skilled-worker shortage.
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 to Feature HVAC/R Skills Competition
The event will pair technical contests with a conference focused on industry collaboration, labor needs and the green transition.
GIZ hands over CO2 training reefer in South Africa
The facility builds on courses that trained 30 technicians in 2025 and will support regular practical instruction in natural refrigerants.
Midea partners with NARAP to expand HVAC training in Nigeria
The initiative uses NARAP’s state branch network to deliver instruction on HVAC technologies, installation standards and after-sales service.
Carrier Solutions UK launches PartnerPlus installer platform
Installers can earn tiered rewards and access training, service discounts, marketing support and financial incentives through a single sign-on.
BESA puts young talent in focus for 2026 UK Industry Awards
A new trainee prize, travel bursaries and recognition for WorldSkills finalists expand support for emerging building services professionals.