Cool careers ahead: NFC’s HVAC/R graduates ready to heat up a booming job market

North Florida College Contributor The future looks bright, and climate-controlled, for the first graduating class of North Florida College’s (NFC) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program. These trailblazing graduates are stepping confidently into one of the nation’s fastest-growing skilled trades, armed with in-demand certifications and real-world experience.  NFC launched the hands-on HVAC/R program to meet the surging demand for skilled technicians across the U.S. and, more critically, in rural North Florida. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the HVAC/R field is expected to grow six percent from 2024 to 2034, with over 37,700