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HVACTA: Working in the rain

HVACTA: Working in the rain

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

Though the week has been more than downright rainy, all remained true to continuing their HVAC journey. Truth is, nothing like hands-on learning to keep the blood ready for action. Safety comes first, especially during the rainy season. HVACTA: Working in the rain...
Getting Tooled by TruTech

Getting Tooled by TruTech

by Danny | Jul 22, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program, HVAC School

2nd Chance University and TruTech Tools partnered several years ago—the relationship has allowed participants to be equipped with professional tools looking for the right technician. Out of the box, participants learn safety and applications with our hands-on learning...
HVACTA: Ready to take on the HVAC World

HVACTA: Ready to take on the HVAC World

by Danny | Jul 16, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC School

HVAC workshops at HVAC Technical Academy are about learning quickly and safely. This is completed by limiting the number of participants during each 6-week term. To showcase journeys in the making, the group of 11 are ready to take on the HVAC world. Now is the...
HVAC Action Day One

HVAC Action Day One

by Danny | Jul 14, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, HVAC School, HVAC Training

Not every program has participants in action from day one… HVAC Technical Academy is not like any HVAC program out there. Day one means not only getting to know the industry but actually getting hands dirty. HVAC Action Day One Day one is not just about getting...
HVACTA: Mini Split Swap Concludes

HVACTA: Mini Split Swap Concludes

by Danny | Feb 24, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, HVAC School

Can you say, “up and running?” I certainly hope so as the group completed the installation (from scratch) a double headed mini split. We are talking, doing it all! HVACTA: Mini Split Swap Concludes Totally proud of the group as each got involved above and beyond the...
Break Down to Braze to Evaporator Coil Clean to …

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...
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