HVAC
Technical Academy
* Enrollment is open! *
* Next workshop begins (Tuesday, May 7, 2024) *
* Universal EPA Prep and Exam (April 25, 2024)*
* Workshop Commencement Ceremony (April 26, 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 Completion Ceremonies
CareerSource Graciela Gordillo – February 2024
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Luigi Ferraro Guest Speaker – Dec 2023
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Victoria Campbell CareerSource
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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 9, 2024 (six week)
March 12, 2024 (six week)
May 7, 2024 (six week)
July 9, 2024 (six week) (tentative)
September 9, 2024 (three week – HVAC Only) (tentative)
October 8, 2024 (six week) (tentative)
December 2, 2024 (three week – HVAC Only) (tentative)
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
Commencement Ceremony
Ceremony is scheduled for 7 weeks after the start date, 6 weeks of class and 1 week of EPA prep
Day of Ceremony
Present
February 23, 2024
April 26, 2024
June 28, 2024
August 23, 2024 (tentative)
September 2024 (tentative)
November 22, 2024 (tentative)
December 2024 (tentative)
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
Dates of Workshop Events (Toggle the Event)
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
Total Workshop hours: 195
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
Workshop Beginning Tuesday, May 7, 2024
First day of class: Monday, May 7 2024
Holiday: Monday, May 27, 2024 – Memorial Day
Final day of class: Friday, June 28
EPA Preparation & Exam: Thursday, June 27th
Graduation Celebration: Friday, June 28th / 6:00 pm
Total Workshop hours: 195
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
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
February 22nd
April 25th
June 27th (Tentative)
August 22nd (Tentative)
September 26th (Tentative)
November 21st (Tentative)
December 19th (Tentative)
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 occurrs on the 4th Thursday of each month. Exceptions are noted.
Dates (2024)
February 22nd
April 25th
June 27th
August 22nd
September 26th
November 21st
December 19th
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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