Unsure of which flair to use, but hi, I’m new here! I’m in a local adult diploma program and I selected HVAC as my trade. I came here as soon as I selected it to ask for any advice. I’m pretty young, only 26, and a girly girl, but I can do hard work and I’m strong.

What should I expect? My teachers who went over programs with me didn’t explain much about it to me. But I hate medical and office work, I’d rather work with my hands. What do your daily hours look like? How hard is it to get into a union? I’m in NE Ohio, and I live a mile from one so my goal is to get into that one.

Most importantly, should I expect any pushback because of being a black woman? Like from coworkers or homeowners?

Any advice you have for me, please send it my way!!! As well as any extra certifications that you found helped you along the way.

If I need to adjust anything or broke any rules let me know!

Edit: hell yea you guys are great! I’m reading and taking notes!