Beyond the Classroom: What SkillsUSA Reveals About the Next Generation of HVAC Technicians

Podcast: Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast · ESCO Institute

Opublikowano: 2026-07-24

What can an HVAC competition teach us about preparing students for the realities of the field? In this episode, Clifton sits down with Jim Fultz of Copeland and White-Rodgers to recap their experience at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference—and share what instructors and industry professionals can learn from watching the next generation of technicians in action. We explore: • How SkillsUSA connects students, educators and industry professionals • What the competition reveals about the current state of HVAC education • Why students must understand both equipment operation and the troubleshooting process • How...