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Air Conditioning Contractors of America, National Capital Chapter, Apprenticeship Training
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America National Capital Chapter's Apprenticeship Program in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Industry
Offers to the Apprentices:
- The opportunity to receive a Maryland Journeyperson's License, without having to sit for the exam, upon completion of the program;
- A career path;
- Pride in themselves;
- Accomplishment in their work;
- An "Earn-While-They-Learn" philosophy of education;
- Credits toward an Associates degree from Montgomery College upon graduation;
- Participation in a nationally recognized apprenticeship program.
Career Benefits . . .
In today's society, it is a necessity to have education and money to survive comfortably, but it is also important that we choose an occupation that is rewarding. This apprenticeship program, when completed, offers competitive lifetime earnings, an education and a career, rather than just a job.
On-the-job training (OJT) and guaranteed wage increases are a couple of the many benefits of this apprenticeship program. This "earn-while-they-learn" philosophy is coupled with additional benefits offered through the contractor. Financially, this apprenticeship program may lead apprentices to earning a higher income. It is clear that only the most educated and the most skilled people will be able to become successful.
In the related-instruction portion of this apprenticeship program the apprentices learn from the best teachers in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) industry. It is necessary to have an education along with manual skills to do a quality job. Apprentices learn about the latest technology in the HVACR industry that will assist them in becoming skilled workers, and lead them to career advances.
It is very important that individuals pursue a career that will be self-satisfying. The industry offers apprentices year-round work and the opportunity for promotion as they become more knowledgeable. Once they finish the four years successfully, they will receive a completion certificate that is recognized throughout the HVACR industry, along with being recognized as a Maryland journeyperson without having to sit for the required licensing exam. Skilled workers are in demand.
The HVACR industry offers a competitive income, an education, a career, but most importantly, a skill that they can take pride in. Upon completion of the related and on-the-job training the apprentice will be able to apply for their Maryland Journeyperson's License without an exam.
For more information, please contact:
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ACCA-NCC Contact: Pat Lupson — 301-384-ACCA / Fax: 301-384-9623 |
