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Would you recommend starting with an HVAC trade school program, an apprenticeship, or an entry level job, and why?
Which option gives you the best hands-on experience and what are the pros and cons.
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All of those avenues can lead to success. I guess it depends on your style of learning. Hands on experience would come from an entry level job and apprenticeship. Apprenticeship and school would likely offer more technical knowledge. For me, making a little money while training and learning the skills in the field work the best. If you find a company to work for who is willing to help you learn on the job, even really small companies need guys to work. And if you can be a good worker every day you can learn a lot and move upwards. But, there is come Certification involved, so don't forget that when considering schooling vs work. I believe you can learn everything you need to know from home if you are willing to do the work, and you can learn hands on through your day job. Just do what feels right to you in the end. I know guys who have done it every way, I just learn hand on and I was too broke to go to school. Sometimes I wish I did. But there is always a way if you work hard for it. Good luck!