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HVACTA: Group and Warm Up

HVACTA: Group and Warm Up

by Danny | Sep 11, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

Nothing like group photos and warming up for an exciting HVAC adventure. This term we offer ten eager and ready for the path… keep checking us out and bear witness to their learning experience. HVACTA: Group and Warm Up First couple of days is about development and...
HVACTA: Participants in Action

HVACTA: Participants in Action

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

Knowing how to diagnose AND having the ability to explain to Mrs. Smith the “what,” “why,” and “how to resolve” is a fundamental core in any industry, including HVAC. Ensuring all are fully prepared, HVACTA concentrates on HVAC knowledge, skills, and abilities, as...
HACTA: Let the Journey Begin

HACTA: Let the Journey Begin

by Danny | Sep 9, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

Today marks a new day, a new journey for eager participants seeking a lifelong HVAC adventure. Let it be known and out in the open, these upcoming six weeks take a learn-by-doing practice. At the end of six weeks, each will be ready. HACTA: Let the Journey Begin As in...
HACTA: Celebration Time

HACTA: Celebration Time

by Danny | Aug 29, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

Achievements are always a great opportunity to bring family, friends, and peers nearby for recognition and celebration… each step forward is a success. Many gathered to celebrate the completion of our six-week HVAC workshop and beginning of new and exciting journeys....
HVACTA: Universal 608 EPA Certification Exam Time

HVACTA: Universal 608 EPA Certification Exam Time

by Danny | Aug 28, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

After six weeks of hard work, dedication, and commitment, yesterday we completed the Universal 608 Certification Exam. I believe all did super well… will have official results upcoming week. HVACTA: Universal 608 EPA Certification Exam Time After six weeks of hard...
HVACTA: Stop Dreaming. Start Becoming.

HVACTA: Stop Dreaming. Start Becoming.

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

With two days to go before our six-week conclusion, all are still active, taking care of business, putting hands-on knowledge, skills, and abilities to the test, and preparing for the 608 EPA Universal exam coming up tomorrow. HVACTA: Stop Dreaming. Start Becoming....
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