GAMA to sponsor 2008 HVACR and Plumbing Instructor Workshop.
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Workshop will be held March 5-7, 2008 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Va. It will feature HVACR and plumbing technical sessions as well as general sessions on teaching techniques and technologies, recruitment, and updates on career and technical education. Opportunities for networking, "I've Got an Idea" session, exhibits, and hands-on mini technical sessions will also be featured in the 11th workshop in the series.
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2008 HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop Scheduled for March 5-7
ARLINGTON, VA., May 4, 2007- The 2008 HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop will be held March 5-7, 2008, at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Va.
The workshop will again feature HVACR and plumbing technical sessions, as well as general sessions on teaching techniques and technologies, recruitment, and updates on career and technical education. In addition to opportunities for networking and an "I've Got an Idea" session, the workshop will offer cutting-edge technology through exhibits and hands-on mini technical sessions by a wide range of manufacturers.
The 11th workshop in the series, the 2008 Instructor workshop is sponsored by a coalition of industry trade associations with the sole purpose of serving the needs of HVACR and plumbing instructors and in recognition of the vital role they play for the industry. The 2007 Instructor Workshop was sponsored by GAMA and eight other industry organizations: ACCA, ARI, CARE, HARDI, NATE, the PHCC Educational Foundation, RSES and SkillsUSA.
Founded in 1935, GAMA has been an established force in the heating industry for nearly 75 years. Headquartered in Arlington, Va., GAMA is the national trade association representing manufacturers of gas-fired, oil-fired and electric space and water heating equipment, components and related products used for residential, commercial and industrial applications. GAMA member companies account for more than 90 percent of U.S. sales of gas and oil-fired space heating equipment and gas, oil and electric water heaters. Combined U.S. sales of GAMA member companies exceed $9 billion per year. In addition, GAMA member companies employ more than 190,000 workers in the United States. GAMA's membership reaches beyond the United States to include companies in Canada, Japan, China, Europe and Australia.
Contact: Ken Sommer
(703) 525-7060 ext. 229
ksommer@gamanet.org
