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HVAC Equipment Transfer

HVAC Equipment Transfer

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

Truth is, either you love HVAC or you don’t. For those who enjoy working outside (oftentimes in the most challenging weather conditions), doing something different every day, identifying problems and then resolving problems, HVAC may be your career choice. Heads up,...
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...
HACTA: Celebration Time

HACTA: Celebration Time

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

Achievements are always a great opportunity to bring family, friends, and peers nearby for recognition and celebration… each step forward is a success. This past Friday evening many gathered to celebrate the completion of our six-week HVAC workshop. If you followed...
HVACTA: Universal 608 Certification Exam Time

HVACTA: Universal 608 Certification Exam Time

by Danny | Oct 24, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, 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 For those no quite in the loop, here’s what the EPA Universal 608 covers: Requirement: It is mandated...
HVAC EVERYDAY

HVAC EVERYDAY

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

When it comes to obtaining the knowledge, sills, and abilities within the HVAC industry, hands-on experience goes a long way. Naturally we share a great deal of insight, safety, and applications within the classroom session, but there is nothing like “doing.” HACTA:...

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...
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