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HVAC Job and Salary Outlook in Florida

HVAC Job and Salary Outlook in Florida

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

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects much faster-than-average growth (8%-9%) for HVAC technicians and installers nationally through 2034 while HVAC jobs in Florida are projected to grow by 13% to 15% each year through 2034. What does this mean to you:...
On the Day Before Thanksgiving: HVAC and Pizza

On the Day Before Thanksgiving: HVAC and Pizza

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

Nothing like pizza to satisfy the hunger when working on a new system swap. Appreciating this awesome group, nothing like celebrating massive progress than with pizza! Don’t you agree? On the Day Before Thanksgiving: HVAC and Pizza On the day before Thanksgiving,...
HVACTA: New System Installation Day 3

HVACTA: New System Installation Day 3

by Danny | Nov 24, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program, HVAC Training

After a relaxing weekend, all returned today with one goal in mind: get all three system swaps up and running and it looks like all are focused and well on the way. HVACTA: New System Installation Day 3 System swaps require a great deal of concentration, skill,...
HVACTA: Journeys begin with one step

HVACTA: Journeys begin with one step

by Danny | Nov 4, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program, HVAC Training

Journeys begin at the beginning, one step at a time. When it comes to the HVAC industry, safety oftentimes dictates the first and all steps. Yesterday eight participants got their feet wet, today each will become introduced to ladder safety and general HVAC components...
HVACTA: Plenum, for YOUR health

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...

HACTA: Monday Morning PM

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

Performing a preventive maintenance is a central element all HVAC Service Technicians need to excel in.  At HVAC Technical Academy, we begin with group maintenance projects and filter to individual projects, including component replacement/diagnostics, recovery,...
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Matt Darby Volunteer & Resource Coordinator   Zeynep Portway  (December 2014) via Central Florida Jobs Initiative “I wanted to let you know that I have accepted a position with Starlight. I know the education and confidence that your program instilled in me was the key factor for me getting this job.” From a recent program graduate.
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