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<\/a><\/a>\nThe season convened 1,756 participants, 1,079 technicians who received 8,866 hours of training, and 267 students who participated in the events\u2019 career fair programming. The lineup included events in Stockton, Concord and Irwindale, California; St. Louis, Missouri; and Poughkeepsie, New York\u2014the series\u2019 debut in the Empire State.<\/p>
\n\u201cThe program\u2019s continued growth demonstrates how eager the industry is for practical, hands-on education and collaboration,\u201d said Danielle Wright, NASRC executive director. \u201cFrom launching new training experiences to bringing the Summit to New York, we\u2019re proud to continue expanding access to workforce development opportunities to prepare technicians and industry stakeholders for the future of sustainable refrigeration.\u201d<\/p>
\nIn addition to the training events, the 2025-26 season featured several milestones, including the program\u2019s first transcritical CO2 booster system startup workshop, the industry\u2019s first showcase dedicated entirely to CO2 remote condensing units (RCUs) with 96% of attendees reporting an improvement in their CO2 knowledge. Expanded curriculum was also featured through a new industrial learning track.<\/p>
\nThe 2025-26 season was free for technicians thanks to the generous support of Elite Sponsors Albertsons, Amazon, BITZER US, Costco, Kroger and Walmart.<\/p>
\nThe California events were supported by funding from the California Air Resources Board\u2019s F-gas Reduction Incentive Program. The New York event was supported by funding from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund, administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.<\/p>
\nNASRC plans additional training and student networking events nationwide. Organizations interested in hosting or sponsoring future events can contact info@nasrc.org<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC)<\/b><\/p> \nNASRC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to eliminate refrigeration\u2019s environmental impacts by facilitating the transition to natural refrigerants. NASRC collaborates with stakeholders across the refrigeration industry, including 55,000+ food retail locations, to drive a sustainable workforce, facilitate funding opportunities and catalyze continuous improvement. Through its R-TRADE initiative, NASRC builds a skilled technician workforce to meet industry needs and support a sustainable, resilient future. For more information, visit nasrc.org<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>