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HVAC Technical Academy
Step Into a High-Demand Career with HVAC Technical Academy and 2nd Chance University!
HVAC service technicians are in high demand, and employers are actively searching for skilled, motivated individuals like YOU to join their teams.
If you’ve ever thought about a career in air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration, there’s no better time to start than NOW! Located in Central Florida, HVAC Technical Academy (HVACTA), in partnership with 2nd Chance University, is here to make it happen.
Together, HVACTA and 2nd Chance University offer:
- Hands-on practical training to prepare you for real-world HVAC challenges.
- Essential life skills development to help you stand out in the workplace.
- EPA certification preparation with the opportunity to take the Universal EPA exam right on site.
Employers are seeking candidates with the attitude, skills, certifications, and practical experience that YOU will gain through this program. With HVACTA and 2nd Chance University working together, you’ll graduate ready to excel in a high-demand industry.
Applications are open now. Don’t wait—take the first step today and start building your future with HVAC Technical Academy and 2nd Chance University!
Next Workshop
* 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 Statements
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.
Hear from Our Commencement Speakers!
Luigi Ferraro Guest Speaker – Dec 2023
Danny Huffman2nd Chance University / HVAC...
Hear from Our Workshop Graduates!
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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EPA Certification Schedule
EPA Prep Schedule
for the HVAC TA Workshop
Time: 9:00 am until 4:00 pm
Note: At this time, EPA prep is conducted on-site only.
2024 schedule
November 21
2025 schedule
February 20
April 24
June 26
September 18
November 21
EPA for non workshop attendees
If you are not a student and wish to:
- attend EPA Prep
- attend EPA Prep and take proctored Universal Exam
- take Universal EPA Exam
We conduct the EPA Exam once a month. Please contact us one week prior to test time to schedule.
Please contact the admin via the message below or via phone +1 (407) 878-0474.
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Complete the application, Now.
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