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HVACTA: Closing Out Week Two

by Danny | Jul 28, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training, Reentry

The first two weeks have been fast paced and hard hitting. All have been learning HVAC principles, practices, tools, and now the recovery process. HVACTA: Closing Out Week Two Hard to believe the amount of progress ten can make in just two weeks. Don’t let the group...

HVACTA: Tool Time

by Danny | Jul 25, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

An HVAC Service Technician without tools is like a carpenter without a hammer. Recognizing proper tools are a 100% necessity, we provide what it takes for success. HVACTA: Tool Time During the second week of our six-week program, tools are distributed fresh out of the...

HVACTA: On the First Day of Brazing

by Danny | Jul 23, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training, OSHA

Every day is a day of progression. Today we introduced brazing techniques to a group of first timers. Each had their way with at least three copper cuts and three connections. HVACTA: On the First Day of Brazing It did not take long for each participant to feel...

HVACTA: The Fundamentals

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

We closed out last week with all participants active in the field as each gained hands-on experience centering around fundamental HVAC equipment and components. Building a fundamental knowledge is essential for all HVAC service technicians… that’s just what we do....

HVACTA: Group Day Two Photo and Warm Up

by Danny | Jul 16, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training, OSHA

Yesterday the day was filled with rain… not the best day one but then again, the first week is designed to dig deep into understanding HVAC systems, components, and safety. Overall, we were productive on many levels. HVACTA: Group Day Two Photo and Warm Up Day two is...

HVACTA: Day One

by Danny | Jul 15, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, OSHA

Today marks a new day and ten new adventures for a group beginning their HVAC journey. Outside the rain has yet to subside so the group is delving deep into HVAC concepts, protocols, safety, and general industry speak. HVACTA: Day One Getting the workshop rolling in...