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Five individuals will be making the transition from students to employees in the 2023-2024 heating season . They are HVAC & Energy Professional Program graduates Alex Kreider of Stevens , Benjamin Farber of Annville , Daniel Segundo of Harrisburg , Eric Love of Steelton , and Eric Snyder of Hanover .
On September 15 , PPATEC ( Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center ) held a graduation ceremony for their HVAC & Energy Professional Program . The event featured spouses , parents , grandparents , and employers present to celebrate the
students ’ achievements .
Four out of five graduates were recipients of the Robert V . Boltz Scholarship Foundation . Don Mumma is the association ’ s director of training and workforce development .
Alex Kreider is a recent high school graduate of Cocalico School District where he entered into an HVAC co-op with Vertex Mechanical during his senior year . Alex decided to attend PPATEC to receive formalized training and industry specific certifications prior to formally entering the HVAC industry . Alex accepted a job with Vertex Mechanical prior to attending PPATEC and started on the job immediately after graduation .
Benjamin Farber is a military veteran who was able to offset 100 % of PPATEC tuition costs by using his GI Bill ® Benefits . Benjamin entered
PPATEC with no direct employer relationships but was able to interview with multiple companies during the 10-week program . He ultimately decided to accept a position with Constant Comfort
From left : Don Mumma , director of training and workforce development ; and HVAC & Energy Professional Program graduates Alex Kreider , Benjamin Farber , Eric Love , and Eric Snyder . Not pictured is graduate Daniel Segundo . Photo courtesy of PPA .
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