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HVACTA: Boo Boo’s Happen

by Danny | Sep 18, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

Being in the HVAC industry is not always for the lighthearted. Getting cuts and bruises are part of the game, thus PPE is always stressed. HVACTA: Boo Boo’s Happen Yesterday we experienced a medical emergency. The enclosed photo showcases what can happen if one is not...

HVACTA: My First Braze

by Danny | Sep 17, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Today we introduced brazing techniques to a group of first timers. Each had their way with multiple copper cuts and connections… oh such a journey! HVACTA: My First Braze Take a look at the photos showcasing each participant first braze job. Come to think of it, “my...

HACTA: Ladder Safety

by Danny | Sep 15, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Whether you’re standing on the second rung of an A-frame ladder or near the top of an extension ladder, you face potential fall hazards that may result in severe injury or death. HACTA: Ladder Safety Falls are a leading cause of injuries in the HVAC industry,...

HACTA: Participants on the HVAC Track

by Danny | Sep 11, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Today marks the second day on the HVAC(TA) track… and it is going to be a steady AND aggressive ride. From full system swaps to component diagnostics / replacement, to preventive maintenances, to scrapping, the group will be rolling like never before. HACTA:...

HACTA: A New Day, A New Journey

by Danny | Sep 10, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

Today marks a new day, a new journey for ten participants seeking a lifelong HVAC adventure. HACTA: A New Day, A New Journey As in most initial days, all engaged in a bit of a word search puzzle encompassing common HVAC terms. The individual completing the project...

HACTA: Celebration Time

by Danny | Sep 1, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

This past Friday evening many gathered to celebrate the completion of our six-week HVAC workshop. If you followed our submissions, no doubt you recognize the hard work and dedication everyone put in and the progression each made. HACTA: Celebration Time We had another...
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