Solutions LLC and started in his new HVAC career soon after graduating .
Daniel Segundo had previously worked two jobs but was in search of a better career opportunity in the HVAC / Energy industry . He was ultimately hired by Home Climates , Inc . prior to the start of the July HVAC & Energy Professional Program . Daniel attended the program as an employee of Home Climates and will return to the company with industry specific training and important certifications .
Eric Love previously had experience in the HVAC field but was most recently working the commercial sanitation industry . Eric was able to utilize PA CareerLink ® to help sponsor his PPATEC tuition costs and brush up on his HVAC knowledge base . Eric interviewed with multiple employers and ended up accepting an offer with HB Home Service Team .
Eric Snyder was working a warehouse job and wanted to make a career change into the HVAC & Energy industry . He interviewed with multiple PPA and PPATEC member companies while attending the HVAC & Energy Professional Program . Eric decided to take a position with Suburban Propane and will start his career as an HVAC field technician in September . Eric will also go on to obtain a CDL through an internal Suburban Propane training program .
According to Ted Harris , PPATEC ’ s Executive Vice President , there is a statewide shortage of more than 2,000 HVAC and energy technicians — jobs with an average annual salary well above $ 50,000 . PPATEC created its entry-level training program to help PPA members fill that pressing need . “ We ’ re glad to play a role in preparing these — and other — young men and women for family sustaining careers in an in-demand field ,” says Harris .
In 2022 , PPATEC launched its HVAC & Energy Professional Program , a 10-week , hands-on curriculum tailored to provide the skills needed to secure a job in the HVAC and energy industry . Since then , graduates of the program have routinely enjoyed multiple employment offers , often graduating on a Friday and going into a new career the following Monday , Harris said .
Candidates have multiple opportunities for financial support . Veterans can use GI Bill benefits to defray the cost of the program . PPATEC also routinely offers scholarships to candidates . In addition , PPA members have an opportunity to sponsor a candidate entering the program . To learn more about PPATEC ’ s program , visit https :// ppatec . com /. l FON
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