HVAC
Technical Academy
* Enrollment is open! *
* Next workshop begins (Tuesday, January 7, 2025) *
* Universal EPA Prep and Exam (November 21, 2024)*
* Workshop Commencement Ceremony (November 22, 2024 6:00 PM)*
Mission
HVAC Technical Academy
Prepares students for an exciting and successful career as an HVAC Service Technician in the most time-efficient and cost-effective way.
2nd Chance University
(our Partner)
Our Mission is to provide pre/post release employment-driven and personal/professional development workshops for the justice-involved, our military veterans, and the disenfranchised.
HVAC Technical Academy
HVAC Service Technicians are in high demand as employers want you to be on their team. If you ever wanted to be in the air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration trade, NOW is the time to take the first step by calling HVAC Technical Academy.
Central Florida’s HVAC Technical Academy, partnering with 2nd Chance University, brings a high level of hands-on practical experience along with core essential life skills placing graduates well above other HVAC programs. Employers are in the market NOW to hire those with the attitude, skill, practical experience, and overall professionalism you WILL gain with HVACTA.
HVACTA and 2nd Chance University is accepting applications and waiting for YOU to take the first step.
Speakers at Our Workshop Commencement Ceremonies
CareerSource Graciela Gordillo – February 2024
February 2024 Guest Speaker Graciela Gordillo -...
Workshop Attendee Testimonials
Workshop Schedule
195-hour program where intensive hands-on “real-world” activities are performed
daily. Becoming EPA certified and earning an HVAC Certificate of Completion from HVAC
Technical Academy opens doors previously unconsidered for many. Offered at our Sanford,
Florida campus only.
Open Enrollment Date
Enrollment date starts two weeks prior to Workshop start date
Workshop Start Dates
January 7, 2025 (six weeks)
March 11, 2025 (six weeks)
May 13, 2025 (six weeks)
Jul 7, 2025 (three weeks) (specialized training)
August 5, 2025 (six weeks)
October 7, 2025 (six weeks)
December 1, 2025 (three weeks) (specialized training)
Past Start Dates (Click Toggle to open & close)
Past
September 13, 2022
November 8, 2022 – Cancelled due to hurricane Ian and holidays)
January 10, 2023 (New Year)
March 14, 2023
May 9, 2023
July 11, 2023
September 13, 2023 – (Cancelled)
November 8, 2023
January 9, 2024 (six weeks)
March 12, 2024 (six weeks)
July 9, 2024 (six weeks) (cancelled)
August 6, 2024 (six weeks)
October 8, 2024 (six week)
Commencement Ceremony
The ceremony is scheduled for 7 weeks after the start date, 6 weeks of class, and 1 week of EPA prep
Day of Ceremony
Present
November 22, 2024
February 21, 2025
April 25, 2025
June 27, 2025
September 19, 2025
November 21, 2025
Past Commencement Ceremony Dates (Click Toggle to open & close)
Past
June 24, 2022 – First Graduation – To View graduation video Tap Here
August 26, 2022 – Second Graduation – To view graduation Tap Here
October 28, 2022
December 23, 2022 – (Cancelled due to hurricane Ian and holidays)
February 24, 2023
April 28, 2023
June 23, 2023
August 25, 2023
October 27, 2023 – (Cancelled)
December 21, 2023
February 23, 2024
April 26, 2024
August 23, 2024 (cancelled)
September 20, 2024
November 22, 2024
Dates of Workshop Events (Toggle the Event)
Workshop Beginning January 7, 2025
First day of class: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Holiday: Monday, January 20th,2025 – Martin Luther King Day
Final day of class: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
EPA Preparation & Exam: Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Graduation Celebration: Friday, February 21st, 2025 / 6:00 pm
Total Workshop hours: 200
Workshop Beginning Tuesday, March 11, 2025
First day of class: Tuesday, March 11 2025
Break: Monday, April 4th, 2025
Final day of class: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
EPA Preparation & Exam: Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Graduation Celebration: Friday, April 25th, 2025 / 6:00 pm
Total Workshop hours: 200
Workshop Beginning Tuesday, May 13, 2025
First day of class: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Holiday: Monday, May 26th, 2025 – Memorial Day
Final day of class: Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
EPA Preparation & Exam: Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Graduation Celebration: Friday, June 27th, 2025 / 6:00 pm
Total Workshop hours: 200
Workshop Beginning Monday, July 7, 2025 (three weeks)
First day of class: Monday, July 7th, 2025
Final day of class: Friday, July 25th, 2025
Total Workshop hours: 75
Workshop Beginning Tuesday, August 5, 20245
First day of class: Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Holiday: Monday, September 1st, 2025 – Labor Day
Final day of class: Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
EPA Preparation & Exam: Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Graduation Celebration: Friday, September 19th, 2025 / 6:00 pm
Total Workshop hours: 200
Workshop Beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025
First day of class: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Break: Monday, October 31st, 2025
Final day of class: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
EPA Preparation & Exam: Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Graduation Celebration: Friday, November 21st, 2025 / 6:00 pm
Total Workshop hours: 200
Workshop Beginning Monday, December 1, 2025 (three weeks)
First day of class: Monday, December 1st, 2025
Final day of class: Friday, December 19th, 2025
Total Workshop hours: 75
Workshops of the Past
Workshops of 2022 events
First Day of Class September 13, 2022
Final Day of Class October 25, 2022
EPA Preperattion October 26, 2022
Universal EPA Exam October 27, 2022
Graduation Day October 28, 2022
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Class Beginning November 8 2022 – (Cancelled due to hurricane Ian and holidays)
First Day of Class November 8, 2022
Final Day of Class December 21, 2022
EPA Preperattion December 22, 2022
Universal EPA Exam December 23, 2022
Graduation Day December 23, 2022
Workshop Events for 2023
First Day of Class: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Holiday: Monday, January 16, Monday, February 20th
Final Day of Class: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
EPA Preperattion & Exam: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Graduation Day: Friday, February 24, 2023, 6:00 PM
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First day of class: Tuesday, March 14th
Holiday: No holidays during this term
Final day of class: Tuesday, April 25th
EPA Preperation & Exam: Wednesday, April 26th
Graduation Celebration: Friday, April 28th, 6:00 pm
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First day of class: Tuesday, May 9th
Holiday: Monday, May 29th
Final day of class: Wednesday, June 21st
EPA Preperation & Exam: Thursday June 22nd
Graduation Celebration: Friday June 23rd, 6:00 pm
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First day of class: Tuesday, July 11th
Holiday: No Holidays this term
Final day of class: Tuesday, August 22nd
EPA Preperation & Exam: Thursday August 24th
Graduation Celebration: Friday August 25th, 6:00 pm
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This class was cancelled due to weather (hurricane)
First day of class: Tuesday, September 13th
Holiday: Monday October 9th
Final day of class: Wednesday, October 25th
EPA Preperation & Exam: ThursdayOctober 26th
Graduation Celebration: Friday October 27th, 6:00 pm
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First day of class: Tuesday, November 8th
Holiday: Thursday November 23, Friday Novermber 24
Final day of class: Wednesday, December 20th
EPA Preparation & Exam: Thursday, December 21st
Graduation Celebration: Thursday, December 21nd, 6:00 pm
Workshop Events for 2024
Workshop Beginning January 9, 2024
First day of class: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Holiday: Monday, January 15th, Martin Luther King Day
Final day of class: Wednesday, February 21st
EPA Preparation & Exam: Thursday, February 22nd
Graduation Celebration: Friday, February 23rd / 6:00 pm
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Workshop Beginning Tuesday, March 12, 2024
First day of class: Tuesday, March 12 2024
Holiday: Monday, April 1st, April Fool’s Day
Final day of class: Wednesday, April 24th
EPA Preparation & Exam: Thursday, April 25th
Graduation Celebration: Friday, April 26th / 6:00 pm
Total Workshop hours: 195
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Workshop Beginning Tuesday, August 6, 2024
First day of class: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Holiday, Labor Day: Monday, September 2, 2024
Final day of class: Friday, September 18, 2024
EPA Preparation & Exam: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Graduation Celebration: Friday, September 20 / 6:00 pm
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Workshop Beginning Tuesday, October 8, 2024
First day of class: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Holiday, Veterans Day: Monday, November 11, 2024
Final day of class: Friday, November 22, 2024
EPA Preparation & Exam: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Graduation Celebration: Friday, November 22 / 6:00 pm
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Certification Schedule
EPA Certification Scheduling
We will be conducting an EPA exam once a month. Individuals interested need to reach out to 2nd Chance University or HVAC TA for details one week prior to test time to schedule.
EPA preparation is not on zoom at this time, it is on-site only.
EPA Prep Schedule
Time: 9:00 am until 4:00 pm
2024 schedule
November 21st
Note:
If you are not a student and wish to attend EPA Prep please contact the admin at HVAC Technical Academy via HVAC Technical Academy contact page. You can access it by tapping here.
Universal EPA test schedule
Testing begins promptly at 10:00 am (there is a 2-hour time limit).
Testing occurs on the 4th Thursday of each month. Exceptions are noted.
Dates (2024)
November 21st
Note:
If you are not a student and wish to take the EPA EXAM please contact the admin at 2nd Chance University via
Email: info@2ndChanceUniversity.org or
2nd Chance University Contact page via tapping here.
Now is the time to become an HVAC Service Technician
Checking the Pressure
Our real-world service training and empowerment model puts each student
through in-the-field situations they will experience upon graduation. Lab
settings are designed to be trained over and over until the student is truly
able to grasp the skill from conceptual levels to practical applications.
Inspecting the Unit
Maintenance on the Unit
Through our 6-week program, tools for you to take control of your personal
and professional success can be yours.
HVAC Training
The total package and program are clear:
provide education, employment, and empowerment for those needing the tools to succeed within the HVAC industry.
Seven Reasons Why HVAC Technical Academy IS for you:
- Six-week program, five days a week, 6 hours daily with hands-on assignments every step of the way, including servicing, troubleshooting, installing, and preventive maintenance situations
- Instructors hold HVAC licenses with real-world experience, and are here for YOU
- Student/Instructor ratio averages 10 to 1, allowing for personalized attention and development
- Conveniently located in Sanford, Florida, our facility is a NATE Certification Proctor site, an EPA Certification Exam Proctor site, full classroom facility, and complete hands-on training site
- Cost friendly, sensitive to student expenses, total cost covers tuition, application fee, initial EPA 608 exam, and basic tools required for the job upon graduation
- Essential Life Skills curriculum supporting your education, employment, and empowerment is a life-long tool and guide for personal as well as professional success
- Certified Professional Career Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer, and Certified Interview Professional offering support day one and for an extended 12 months after graduation
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