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Read career information about a career in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR), Welding, and Electronics.
Listed below are recent articles that describe careers in HVACR, Welding and Electronics. Don’t forget to also read our Women’s Success Stories and Role Models in the News for both more career information and to see what it’s like to be a woman in these jobs. You’ll also want to look at the Women in Tech & Trades Associations and the Women in Technology links to get a complete picture.
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
http://www.acca.org
National membership organization with a yearly conference, online business and technical resources and career guide.
Cool Careers
http://www.coolcareers.org
Independent site with HVACR-specific career track information, articles featuring female technicians, scholarship resources and industry information.
HVAC Excellence
http://www.hvacexcellence.org
National non-profit organization that provides assessments, technician certifications, accreditation and credentialing to the HVACR industry.
North American Technician Excellence
http://www.natex.org
Independent third-party certification program offering national testing for technicians in HVACR.
Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors of California
http://www.caphcc.org
California organization for contractors with an annual convention, quarterly magazine, online articles, newsroom and message board.
Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES)
http://www.rses.org
National membership organization that holds meetings, seminars and workshops, provides technical examination program and training courses, holds a yearly conference and publishes a monthly magazine.
Sheet Metal And Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association
http://www.smacna.org
National association with annual convention, education programs, college of fellows, scholarship, events, newsletters, member/chapter mailings and an online directory of contractors.
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors – Los Angeles Chapter
http://www.smacna-la.org
Local chapter of national membership organization offering meetings, seminars, social events and training.
American Machinist
http://www.americanmachinist.com/
American machinist includes forums, workshops and magazine articles on metal forming,& joining, machining and metal cutting.
American Welding Society
http://www.aws.org
The AWS has a specific technical committee, sections around California, an annual welding show, student membership with discounts on certification and training and free [with membership] subscription to Welding Journal.
Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AISTech)
http://www.aistech.org
AISTech is a professional membership organization that includes a list of technology programs and seminars, publications, student programs, scholarships, grants, and an annual conference.
Comprehensive List of MetalWorking Websites/Rings/Resources
http://ranier.hq.nasa.gov/Metal/MetalBookmarks.html
Home Shop Machinist’s and Machinist’s Workshop Magazines Online Home
http://www.homeshopmachinist.net
Founded in 1982, Home Shop Machinist’s Magazine has provided techniques, projects, and information for the hobby machinist, including how-to articles, machine modifications, fun projects, accessories for your shop metalworking equipment, shop improvement articles, and more!
Southern California Chapter of AISTech
http://www.aist.org/chapters/mc_southerncalifornia.htm
Southern California chapter of the Association for Iron and Steel Technology. Includes dinner meetings, outings, vendor fairs and tours.
Southern California Home Shop Machinists (SCHSM)
http://www.schsm.org
SCHSM is a group of amateur machinists (Home Shop Machinists, or HSM) who associate to:
Share knowledge and experience with each other, admire each other's work, exchange ideas, information, techniques, and sources of tools and supplies, consider cooperative buys of equipment, visit local suppliers to learn about their products and processes, etc. Members come from a variety of backgrounds. Hands-on metal working is central, but related topics are not considered off topic.
Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC)
http://www.seaoc.org
SEAOC's is a professional member organization with a job board, events, software, publications and other resources for the structural engineering community of California.
Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC)
http://www.seaosc.org
The SEAOSC is a professional member organization of Civil and Structural Engineers which also includes affiliated construction industry members and students. SEAOSC conducts regular monthly and bi-monthly meetings in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties and arranges continuing education seminars by prominent members of the Structural Engineering community.
Welding Journal
http://www.aws.org/wj
Since 1922, The Welding Journal has delivered news of the welding and metal fabricating industry. Stay informed on the latest products, trends, technology and events via in-depth articles, full-color photos and illustrations, and timely, cost-saving advice. Also featured are articles and supplements on related activities, such as testing and inspection, maintenance and repair, design, training, personal safety and brazing and soldering.
Welding Magazine
http://www.weldingmag.com
Welding Magazine encourages change and innovation through new technologies, improved processes and best practices in automation, gases, welding, safety and regulation.
American Electronic Association
http://www.aeanet.org
The American Electronics Associations is a professional membership organization that provides updated trade and technical industry reports and surveys about the Electronics industry.
Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers
http://www.ieee.org
IEEE is a professional membership organization with publications, conferences, career and employment resources, educational accreditation and awards, as well as specialized technical communities.
National Electronics Manufacturers Association
http://www.nema.org
A forum for the standardization of electronic equipment.
HVACR Forum
http://hvac-talk.com/vbb
Online forum with discussion topics ranging from tools and equipment to business and marketing.
Metalworking Listservs
http://www.metalworking.com/listservers.html
A comprehensive list of metalworking email lists and web forums.
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