Mike PleziaInside service technician, Clark Associates · Commercial Equipment, HVAC, and Refrigeration professional

Your Employer Is Not Responsible For All Your Training

9 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this short instructional video, the speaker addresses new tradespeople and technicians, emphasizing that while employers may provide some training, ultimate professional growth is the individual's responsibility. Viewers are urged to proactively acquire knowledge through books, podcasts, videos, asking questions, and taking notes. The speaker highlights that the fastest‑growing technicians are those who are curious, continuously learn, and take ownership of their education, distinguishing good technicians from great ones. The message concludes with a call to pass on this mindset by helping others learn.

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Hey, are you new to the trades? This one can be a little uncomfortable. Your employer should absolutely help train you, but your growth ultimately belongs to you. Read books. Listen to podcasts. Watch videos. Ask questions. Take notes. The technicians who grow the fastest don't wait for someone else to teach them everything. They're curious. They're constantly learning. They take ownership of their education. And that's what separates good technicians from great ones. Now that you know, you can help someone else know.