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HVACTA: Ready, Set, Start… Tuesday

by Danny | Jul 12, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Tuesday, July 15th marks another HVAC journey for ten eager-to-become excellent HVAC Service Technicians. With a “learn-by-doing” approach, I am looking forward to being part of each participant’s adventure. HVACTA: Ready, Set, Start… Tuesday Dedicated to each...

HVACTA: Universal 608 Certification Exam Time

by Danny | Jun 27, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, Universal EPA Exam

After six weeks of hard work, dedication, and commitment, yesterday we completed the Universal 608 Certification Exam. HVACTA: Universal 608 Certification Exam Time The level of dedication to HVAC was quite impressive as most participants had perfect attendance and...

HVACTA – Plenum Progress

by Danny | Jun 13, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, OSHA, Universal EPA Exam

After creative design work, the group completed flex work as not the lab is close to complete. Over the next two weeks we will be troubleshooting and getting down to HVAC hands on basics. HVACTA – Plenum Progress Definitely proud of the product given the limitations...

HVACTA – “P” is for Plenum

by Danny | Jun 6, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training, Universal EPA Exam

Understanding the basic concepts of air flow, building distribution boxes, and running flex is a must know how to do HVAC element. HVACTA – “P” is for Plenum At our workshop facility, all work with duct board (building boxes), flex, mastic, tape, hangers, registers,...

HACTA: On Top of the World

by Danny | May 20, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, OSHA, Universal EPA Exam

At HVAC Technical Academy, everyday takes progressive steps toward advancement. Recognizing ladder safety is part of the HVAC journey, today was a day to reach to top. HACTA: On Top of the World Initially each participant carried tools up the ladder, ensuring the...

HACTA: A New Journey Begins

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

New HVAC focused six-week workshop begins with an eager group ready to hit the ground running. The first few days in any adventure can be challenging… and the reward GREAT! HACTA: A New Journey Begins Welcome our ten on their first steps upon a lifelong journey. Over...
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