The HVAC industry is one of the fastest growing, high-paying career paths an individual could choose. Every building today has some type of climate control system and over 80% of residential homes being built have central air conditioning system and electronic/computerized appliance equipment installed. Commercial buildings (hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and high-rise buildings) all use modern EMS (Energy Management Systems) to efficiently operate their facilities.

There are a variety of career paths a graduate of this area can pursue. Upon enrollment, students are taught trade and safety basics and the use of specialty trade-related equipment and analyzers. Their study continues on into trade-related theory that covers electricity and control wiring, air conditioning, gas, and oil-fired heating equipment and appliance technology.

Junior and senior year students’ curriculum includes commercial systems and involvement on projects in the school’s on-campus construction program as well as involvement in community projects related to their trade. Related classes and shop/lab hours can be applied to trade licensure requirements.