<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026-04-02-become-hvac-technician.aspx" dsn="news"><pubDate>04/02/2026 09:05:11 AM</pubDate><title>How to Become an HVAC Technician: Training, Certification &amp; Career Outlook </title><description>HVAC technicians keep homes warm in January and cool in July. In the Midwest, that is not optional. It is essential.</description><author/><image><img src="/_images/showcase/hvac-01.png" alt="HVAC student and instructor troubleshooting a furnace"/></image><image-caption/><tags><tag>CE</tag><tag>EICC</tag><tag>Industrial</tag><tag>Manufacturing</tag></tags></item>