HVAC Needs Gen Z
Date Posted: May 14, 2024
Posted In: Discussion, Workforce,
From ACHR News: It’s no secret the HVAC industry is looking at a graying workforce with few stepping up to replace technicians as waves of retirements continue to ripple across the country.
The numbers are stark: the industry is short around 80,000, with some estimates up to 100,000, and the only real solution is to get the next generation into the fold.
When it comes to Gen Z, there are some cultural differences between them and the generation currently occupying management positions, but there’s a lot of promise and untapped potential, as Gen Z is in search of many of the things offered by the HVAC industry.
The only question now is how to reach them.
Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z are also commonly referred to as “Zoomers,” and are either just entering the workforce or, in some cases, have left college with a degree and are disillusioned by the current job market and are considering a career jump.