Is employment in the HVAC industry growing?

Jobs in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field are expected to grow by as much as 21 percent from 2012 to 2022. This is faster than average and is projected to result in an additional 55,900 people working in the industry.

To work in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field, traditional secondary education is not required, but long-term training on the job is. The best job opportunities are expected to go to people who are educated in computers and electronics and who have troubleshooting skills. Those interested in the field of heating, ventilation and air conditioning should keep abreast of developing technologies and know how to work on new systems.