According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 158,000 unfilled construction sector jobs in the U.S. – a number that is expected to increase significantly as tradespeople retire over the next decade

Employee program aims to provide economic opportunity and innovative career paths in the skilled trades.

The training center will house eight different HVAC units, ranging from basic to premium efficiency models, and host a variety of hands-on classes.

'We’re really fortunate in that we always have great contestants who demand a lot from themselves.'

Program developed in concert with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to recruit, train and retain skilled maintenance workers.