HVACR Education Exploring Uncharted Territories
In 1803, Lewis and Clark led an expedition into the Louisiana territory, which was recently purchased from France by President Thomas Jefferson. They did so, being fully aware that the expedition would not be easy but was necessary if future progress was to be made. Similarly, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, most people, like Lewis and Clark, found themselves in uncharted territories. From going to work, attending classes, and participating in conferences, all the rules changed overnight. The rules for HVAC Excellence’s National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference also changed. Putting everyone’s safety at the forefront of the event, HVAC Excellence made two important decisions. First, they chose to forgo their in-person 2021 event, in adherence with CDC guidelines. Second, they decided, for the good of the industry, to try something completely different to not only help instructors through these difficult times, but also provide educators with new and innovative sol...