{"id":272373,"date":"2024-09-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=272373"},"modified":"2024-09-05T21:01:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T21:01:04","slug":"trade-warrior-program-equips-fort-cavazos-soldiers-for-hvac-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=272373","title":{"rendered":"Trade Warrior Program equips Fort Cavazos Soldiers for HVAC careers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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KILLEEN, Texas<\/strong> \u2014 Through the Trade Warrior Program, an eight-week-long heating, ventalation and air conditioning, or HVAC, training program made possible by Trane Technologies, Soldiers who plan to transition out of the Army earn industry-recognized HVAC certifications while receiving hands-on experience, networking opportunities, mentorship and career guidance.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Trane Technologies, we believe in the power of investing in people and communities,\u201d said Dottie Johnson, Trade Warriors Program leader at Trane Technologies. \u201cTraining Soldiers through the Trade Warriors Program is important to us because it aligns with our commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.<\/p>\n

\u201cVeterans bring a unique set of skills, discipline and leadership qualities that are invaluable in the workforce,\u201d she continued. \u201cBy providing them with specialized training and certifications, we not only help them transition smoothly into civilian careers but also enrich our talent pool with highly skilled and dedicated professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n

John Hoffman, vice president of strategy and growth initiatives at Trane Technologies, said the company is deeply committed to fostering innovation and empowering Soldiers and veterans through the Trade Warriors Program.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy equipping them with cutting-edge skills and certifications, we not only honor their service but also address the critical HVAC technician shortage, driving growth and excellence within our industry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Sgt. Thomas Ashworth, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, attended college and found he wasn\u2019t interested in the career options before joining the Army. Now that he plans to transition out, he knew the Trade Warrior Program was a perfect fit.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really enjoying the classes,\u201d he said, adding he researched the program and learned the hiring rate after completion was very high. \u201cThe whole idea of \u2026 here\u2019s a certification, here\u2019s a job, and you\u2019re on your way makes a smooth transition. So, as a soon-to-be veteran, I couldn\u2019t sell that better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blake Dierking, veteran and senior instructor for RightTek, the company contracted by Trane Technologies to conduct the training, said the HVAC field appealed to him because it was lucrative as well as full of different career opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you don\u2019t like residential (HVAC work), don\u2019t give up on HVAC because \u2026 the field is so good,\u201d he said. \u201cJust go another route. With industrial (HVAC jobs) you can make more hourly, while in commercial you could make more at the end of the year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ashworth urges other Soldiers to plan for their futures, as it will be here sooner than they think.<\/p>\n

\u201cStart building a plan, explore multiple options in case you don\u2019t get into the first thing that pops up into your mind,\u201d he said. \u201cI had no idea what I was talking about with HVAC a month or two ago. But now, starting this program, I\u2019m finding I have an interest and competency in something I\u2019ve never really touched on before in my life.<\/p>\n

\u201cDefinitely have an open mind,\u201d he continued. \u201cHave a plan going as soon as possible. Try to prepare your mind and your life \u2014 your family, your finances. Build up that buffer space so when you get out you have that time to not just transition literally out of the Army, but also transition mentally. Start looking toward your future.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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