Representation in the HVAC industry
It’s so important to have representation within bizarre industries.
There are certain industries that are dominated by men, while others are dominated by ladies. I work in the construction industry that is dominated by mostly men. In fact, I am one of the few ladies who work for the company. This dynamic can be seen in other sites such as the HVAC industry. Of the 367,000 people emplotted within the industry less than 2% of them are ladies. So, it’s no wonder that the HVAC companies are attempting to increase that number and hire more ladies into the industry. Some companies are providing extra incentives for ladies to get their HVAC certifications. Additionally, some companies are reaching out to bizarre colleges plus organizations in order to recruit more ladies into the HVAC industry. Also, trade colleges are partnering with education programs to offer tuition reimbursement and incentive programs. While it will take a while to increase the representation for ladies in the HVAC industry, at least efforts are being made to rectify the problem. Of course, this isn’t an straight-forward industry for ladies to enter, as many of them still face discrimination on the job. But there is so much currency that could be made if more ladies worked for HVAC companies. While the starting salary is about $19/hr, the potential is there to work up the ladder to making 6 figures in a short amount of time. As for me, I care about laboring within a male dominated industry and though it can be challenging, the experience is worth it and I am grateful that ladies are represented here.