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HVACTA – January/February Boasting a 100% Gainful HVAC Employment

HVACTA – January/February Boasting a 100% Gainful HVAC Employment

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

Seems like yesterday our participants allowed the group at HVAC Technical Academy and 2nd Chance University to be part of their journey and allowed me to share a crazy little thing about a hamburger or two. The past six weeks was filled with frustration, anxiety, hard...
HVACTA: Mini Split Swap

HVACTA: Mini Split Swap

by Danny | Feb 20, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program, HVAC Training

Today all are getting their hands in some mini split complete system swap. This is a rare treat but one which will hold a great deal of value… after all, having the knowledge, skills, and abilities to clean, troubleshoot, and fully swap out is a HUGE plus. HVACTA:...
Break Down to Braze to Evaporator Coil Clean to …

Break Down to Braze to Evaporator Coil Clean to …

by Danny | Feb 19, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC School, HVAC Training

We are heading into the final workshop week at HVAC Technical Academy, and all are heavy with hands on action. Between brazing, component and system breakdowns, coil cleanings and getting to confident tool application, much has been going on. Break Down to Braze to...
HVACTA: Picture Yourself Doing

HVACTA: Picture Yourself Doing

by Danny | Feb 17, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program

It has been said a picture can say a thousand words. With this said, for those interested in getting into the HVAC Service Industry, picture yourself no longer thinking about it, time to picture yourself in the action of doing it. HVACTA: Picture Yourself Doing Our...
HVACTA: PM Perfection

HVACTA: PM Perfection

by Danny | Feb 13, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC School, HVAC Training

Recognizing the ability to perform preventive maintenances are a fundamental skill HVAC technicians must excel at, all participants are required to conduct a multitude of PMs on a multitude of systems. HVACTA: PM Perfection In HVAC, PM stands for Preventive...
HVACTA: A day in the life

HVACTA: A day in the life

by Danny | Feb 11, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC School, HVAC Training

HVAC Technical Academy brings participants to an HVAC reality few workshops can offer. Partnering with Tropical Air of Central Florida, hands-on and vicarious experience becomes a reality… daily. In the middle of the fourth week and three complete system swaps,...
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“I have three job offers as of this morning! Just not sure which direction I want to go. They all told me to let them know by next week!” CFJI graduate Linnette
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