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HVACTA: Fun and Learning Competition

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

On the first day of workshops we begin the day by learning about each other, goals, and reasons why the HVAC industry is part of the future. In addition, we become introduced to common HVAC terms and little thing called clarity. HVACTA: Fun and Learning Competition...

Now is the Time for YOU to Take ACTION

by Danny | Mar 10, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program

I remember my father telling me: “If things don’t change, things won’t change.” At the time these few words did not impact my life… many years later, the scope of his wisdom resounds beyond significance. Here, at HVACTA, today is the beginning of ACTION for an eager...

HVAC: Ready, Set, Go… Tuesday is Tomorrow!

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

Monday, March 09 marks the day before another HVAC journey begins for a group ready for an adventure paving the way toward a lifetime adventure. With a “learn-by-doing” approach, I am looking forward to being part of each participant’s road to personal and...

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

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 …

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...