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They Call Me Mr. Braze

They Call Me Mr. Braze

by Danny | Nov 13, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC School, HVAC Training

The ability to braze effectively and safely is a requirement within the HVAC industry. Service technicians will be torching it up on a daily basis… recognizing the importance, HVAC Technical Academy insists all participants are above standard when it comes to brazing....
HVAC Equipment Transfer

HVAC Equipment Transfer

by Danny | Nov 10, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Truth is, either you love HVAC or you don’t. For those who enjoy working outside (oftentimes in the most challenging weather conditions), doing something different every day, identifying problems and then resolving problems, HVAC may be your career choice. Heads up,...
Ladder Safety is a MUST

Ladder Safety is a MUST

by Danny | Nov 6, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

When it comes to safety, trips, slips, and falls account for a huge percentage of hospital visits annually. As a result, we dedicate a great deal of time on the subject. Whether you’re standing on the second rung of an A-frame ladder or near the top of an extension...
HVACTA: Journeys begin with one step

HVACTA: Journeys begin with one step

by Danny | Nov 4, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program, HVAC Training

Journeys begin at the beginning, one step at a time. When it comes to the HVAC industry, safety oftentimes dictates the first and all steps. Yesterday eight participants got their feet wet, today each will become introduced to ladder safety and general HVAC components...
HACTA: Celebration Time

HACTA: Celebration Time

by Danny | Oct 27, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, Universal EPA Exam

Achievements are always a great opportunity to bring family, friends, and peers nearby for recognition and celebration… each step forward is a success. This past Friday evening many gathered to celebrate the completion of our six-week HVAC workshop. If you followed...
HVACTA: Universal 608 Certification Exam Time

HVACTA: Universal 608 Certification Exam Time

by Danny | Oct 24, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Universal EPA Exam

After six weeks of hard work, dedication, and commitment, yesterday we completed the Universal 608 Certification Exam. HVACTA: Universal 608 Certification Exam Time For those no quite in the loop, here’s what the EPA Universal 608 covers: Requirement: It is mandated...
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