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HACTA: Universal 608 EPA Time

by Danny | Aug 29, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, OSHA, Universal EPA Exam

Yesterday wrapped up our six-week HVAC workshop with the Universal 608 Exam. Results will be presented next week… looking forward! HACTA: Universal 608 EPA Time Not an easy exam, but I am confident the passing rate will be impressive. After all, over the past six...

HACTA: Learning, Living, and Loving it

by Danny | Aug 19, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, OSHA

Today marks the ending of week five and the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities are remarkable. Over the final week the concentration will be about confidence building, gaining more experience, and appreciating accomplishments. HACTA: Learning, Living, and...

HACTA: Flexing like a Pro

by Danny | Aug 14, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, OSHA

Once the split system has been installed, all participants get involved with building a distribution box, incorporating collars, running flex, handling mastic, and ensuring proper air flow. Extra shirt required! HACTA: Flexing like a Pro Once the split system has been...

HACTA: Accidents Happen

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

Working in the HVAC Industry comes with danger as the photos highlight. Even with PPE, accidents happen. HACTA: Accidents Happen HVAC technicians oftentimes take the role of electrician, plumber, carpenter, and all-around handy person. Truth is, care must always be...

HVACTA Wednesday Learning and Pizza

by Danny | Jul 30, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, OSHA, Universal EPA Exam

Nothing like taking an HVAC learning break when pizza is involved. Right now all are setting up a new system swap on a full belly. HVACTA Wednesday Learning and Pizza Fueling the mind with HVAC applications, hands on learning, and awesome instructors is just the...

HVACTA: On the First Day of Brazing

by Danny | Jul 23, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training, OSHA

Every day is a day of progression. Today we introduced brazing techniques to a group of first timers. Each had their way with at least three copper cuts and three connections. HVACTA: On the First Day of Brazing It did not take long for each participant to feel...
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