Women in HVACR’s Navigator Program Launches Mentor Training

Women in HVACR is addressing the industry’s persistent gender gap through its Navigator Mentor Training Program, a structured mentorship and professional development training initiative. The training equips women entering or advancing in this industry to have the mentoring skills critical to their own career growth, leadership development and long-term success, and share those skills with their peers and colleagues.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up about 3% of the HVACR workforce, reflecting longstanding barriers to entry and advancement within the trades. WHVACR members have identified the power of mentorship in helping them develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their careers. Participation in the WHVACR Navigator program has tripled in size over the last two years, and directly reflects the significant need for mentorship and trained mentors.

Navigator was originally launched in 2024 and pairs emerging professionals with industry veterans who provide real-world insights and practical guidance to help mentees navigate obstacles to move forward in their careers. The program is powered by MentorCity, a cloud-based, comprehensive mentoring platform designed for organizations and individuals to foster professional growth through structured and automated mentor-mentee matching.