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HVACTA: Living the Life

HVACTA: Living the Life

by Danny | Jun 17, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Everyone is hands-on involved in all aspects of the HVAC industry as week five brings everything together… from scrapping, to pm’s, to vacuum, to diagnosing, to troubleshooting, to attitude. HVACTA: Living the Life Today we continued honing our skills and readying for...
HVACTA: Plenum, for YOUR health

HVACTA: Plenum, for YOUR health

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

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 as we will continue diagnosing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenances… not...
HVACTA: “P” is for Pizza Too

HVACTA: “P” is for Pizza Too

by Danny | Jun 4, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program, HVAC Training

Nothing like taking an HVAC learning break when pizza is involved. Per tradition, the 3rd or 4th Wednesday of each term we all enjoy a slice or six slices. HVACTA: “P” is for Pizza Too In just a few, all will be getting back on the plenum project, this time on a full...
HVACTA: System Swap in Action

HVACTA: System Swap in Action

by Danny | May 29, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Over the past few days we have been working on completing three complete system swaps. No better way to close out the month (and week of hard work) than getting all three up and running! HVACTA: System Swap in Action This means once all are up and ready, we will...
HVACTA Andrew and Robert in Action

HVACTA Andrew and Robert in Action

by Danny | May 25, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Two of the best lead the way toward your HVAC journey. With a maximum of ten participants, one on one hands-on is what we are all about… And don’t forget Christopher in the mix. Christopher completed the program close to four years ago and plays a heavy role in your...
HVACTA: Brazing Saddles

HVACTA: Brazing Saddles

by Danny | May 20, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Today all were introduced to the principles and applications surrounding brazing. Though Mel Brooks could not attend, immediate progress happened… as for badges, we don’t need any stinking badges (just throwing in one of the greatest movie lines in history). HVACTA:...
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