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HVACTA: Commercial Compressor

by Danny | Mar 24, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program

Today all got their hands on a 175-pound commercial compressor. Andrew held mentorship to an eager group seeking knowledge and hands-on experience ate it up. HVACTA: Commercial Compressor Our philosophy is guided by practical knowledge mixed with theory and safety....

HVACTA: Burn Baby Burn

by Danny | Mar 21, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Ensuring all participants excel in brazing, no matter the conditions and/or angle, each is put to the test daily. Backed by a practice geared of challenge, growth becomes a reality. HVACTA: Burn Baby Burn After several hours/days of brazing, all are required to...

HVACTA: Always in Action

by Danny | Mar 20, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

We are into the workshop slightly over a week… and what a week it was! Between brazing, component and system breakdowns, and getting to know tool application, much has been going on. HVACTA: Always in Action Yesterday we had the privilege of working directly with...

HVACTA: Brazing in the Sun

by Danny | Mar 18, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, HVAC Training

Today we introduced all to the world of brazing. With grand instruction by Andrew, Chris, and Robert, all handled the torches like champs. HVACTA: Brazing in the Sun Each participant cut their own copper pieces and torched away. Overall, an excellent result for all...

HVACTA: A Quick Introduction

by Danny | Mar 17, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

During the first few days, participants are introduced to HVAC systems and the EPA 608 Universal Certification process. Not only did all participants get a bit of hands-on component time, all also got a picture of what the upcoming weeks will be about. HVACTA: A Quick...
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