Mechanical Systems Pathway

“Today, HVAC technicians in the U.S. number about 290,000, and there are approximately 110,000 unfilled HVAC technician jobs,” he said. “That's 38% short of the numbers we need to fill our workforce. In addition, 8% — or a net loss of 23,000 people — are leaving our industry each year. That net loss includes people who are coming in to take other people's places. In just five years, there will be the existing 110,000 shortage, plus 23,000 leaving per year, which means we’ll be 225,000 people short to fill the jobs and demands we have today. Essentially, there will be 1.8 jobs available for every willing technician.”

Rob Falke, president of National Comfort Institute

The Mechanical Systems Pathway is designed for students interested in a career in, or gaining further knowledge of, HVAC-R, Solar Systems, Plumbing Systems, and Electrical Systems. In this Pathway students will gain an introductory knowledge of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Solar Systems, Plumbing Systems, and Electrical Systems. Students will also explore career opportunities with the benefit of class seminars from Sacramento City College, Cosumnes River College, Villara Corporation, and the Local Sheetmetal Union. In addition, students are familiarized with the basics of blueprint reading, jobsite/shop behavior, and leadership skills for the jobsite. This is a hands-on course, utilizing classroom, shop, and field experience as a part of the learning process.

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