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Flexing like a Pro

Flexing like a Pro

by Danny | Apr 3, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program

After inspired design work, the group completed flex work without hesitation. We decided to get creative with the runs… check out the photos. Over the next three weeks we will be troubleshooting and getting down to HVAC hands on basics, component swaps, more brazing,...
HVACTA: Plenum and Air Flow Progress

HVACTA: Plenum and Air Flow Progress

by Danny | Apr 2, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Mrs. Smith, our standing resident, is cheerful and totally excited about cooling comfort near completion. The group has been working overtime! HVACTA: Plenum and Air Flow Progress The group excelled in the new system project, let’s take a look at the distribution...
Plenum and Air Distribution

Plenum and Air Distribution

by Danny | Mar 30, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

For those who experienced discoloration (cannot say the “m” word here) atop your air handler, improper plenum construction and implementation is most likely the cause. One of the many hands-on tasks at HVAC Technical Academy concentrates on is proper supply plenum...
TruTech Tools, a much-Appreciated Partner

TruTech Tools, a much-Appreciated Partner

by Danny | Mar 27, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, TruTech

With appreciation and recognition, giving TruTech Tools a HUGE thank you for supporting and partnering with 2nd Chance University.  We are a nonprofit supporting justice-involved individuals, military veterans, and the disenfranchised as they enhance existing...
HVAC and Pizza, OH YEAH

HVAC and Pizza, OH YEAH

by Danny | Mar 26, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

I’ve heard it said HVAC and pizza belong together like sun and shine. At HVAC Technical Academy we carry on the tradition of this unification by way of appreciating the work and progress each participant experiences as they begin their HVAC journey. HVAC and Pizza, OH...
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