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HVACTA: Plenum, for YOUR health

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

More than a simulation, it’s all about air flow. Every participant got their hands in the mastic, tape, flex, and design. Now the group will be introduced to even more HVAC opportunities. HVACTA: Plenum, for YOUR health Challenge: next time you happen to have a phone...

HVACTA: Supply Plenum

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

For those who experienced discoloration (cannot say the “m” word here) atop your air handler, improper plenum construction and implementation is most likely the cause. One of the many hands-on tasks at HVAC Technical Academy is constructing supply plenum. HVACTA:...

HVACTA: Opportunities for Success

by Danny | Sep 29, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

Welcome to the world of HVACTA where every day offers opportunities for growth, personal and professional. Due to the weather in Florida, the demand for solid HVAC technicians is competitive, offering excellent pay, job stability, and possible company ownership....

HVACTA: Recovery 101

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

As part of EPA preparation and hands-on knowledge, all participants experience the thrill surrounding the refrigerant recovery process. HVACTA: Recovery 101 A few details about the recover process and what each participant gets their hands on… The HVAC refrigerant...

HVACTA: Hole in ONE

by Danny | Sep 22, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

Through hands on experience we learn. When it comes to torch use and brazing, the ONLY way to learn is by doing. Unlike golf, a hole in one is not our goal. HVACTA: Hole in ONE Brazing is one of the most important skills HVAC technicians need to excel in. Look at the...

HVACTA: CFM Swap

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

Nothing like spending an afternoon working on condenser fan motors… today all were tasked to perform full cfm replacements, check capacitors and ancillary components. HVACTA: CFM Swap Interested in HVAC, our learn by doing approach may be the right method for you. If...