RETAIL READY HVAC MAINTENANCE READY TECH. Career Center. 6 Week Training Program. Empowering Students. Evolving Education.

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1 RETAIL READY Career Center Empowering Students. Evolving Education. HVAC MAINTENANCE READY TECH 6 Week Training Program

2 THE STRUGGLE: HVAC Contractors & Employers Need More Qualified and Certified Technicians The HVAC industry is growing at an incredible rate and there are not enough qualified workers to fill current job openings, let alone future job openings. While this may be good for qualified workers currently looking for a job, it poses a serious problem for business owners who may want to grow their companies, or even just fill a current opening. Students in the live HVAC lab work on top-of-the-line AC and furnace units they will encounter on the job. At the HVAC-R & Mechanical Conference for Education Professionals in March, Jennifer McNelly, president of the Manufacturing Institute, the non-profit affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, emphasized how 82 percent of manufacturers in the U.S. can t find qualified workers right now. What Are You Struggling With the Most? Can t find enough qualified techs Keep recycling bottom 20% of tech pool Good techs aren t looking for work Under-qualified techs Lack of maintenance techs available Techs don t know how to flip leads (left) Students learn how to work on AC Package Unit alongside their HVAC Instructor on the school s roof. (right) Students take turns simulating service calls in class using the Adrenaline Call Process.

3 THE SOLUTION: Retail Ready Career Center s HVAC Maintenance Ready Tech Program! The Universal EPA license is required to handle refrigeration. This certification allows graduates to charge air conditioning systems and reclaim refrigeration. This is a must-have certification for anyone interested in becoming an HVAC Technician. The NATE Certification is the most recognized national certification program in the HVAC industry. Students will test for the following: NATE Core NATE Heat Pump and AC NATE Gas Furnace The Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) certification is a comprehensive and preventative maintenance program that allows students to test for moisture, mold, airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odors and other aspects of IAQ.

4 RETAIL READY Career Center Empowering Students. Evolving Education. What to expect on their first week of work: Evaporator & condensing coil cleaning Clean flame sensors Check resistance on igniters Pull amp draws on motors Check gas pressure Perform a clean and check Disassemble and re-wire a furnace Install hard start kit Change outdoor fan motors Change circuit boards & transformers Check compressors shorted to ground Have their EPA Certification HVAC Instructor Willie McCranie, awards the Top Tech in his class to Daniel Barnwell in recognition of his outstanding performance and exceptional academic achievements throughout the six week program. Customer service skills & sales leads More Than Just Technical Training In addition to our live HVAC labs and classroom training, we teach an Adrenaline Call Process which simulates a service call. This process is designed to increase the company s bottom line by teaching the non-technical skills such as positive attitude, courtesy, proper attire, good communication, personal hygiene and listening; just to name a few. Students with these necessary soft skills will be able to build relationships with homeowners and generate sales leads. (888) newtech@rrcfuture.com

5 Hire an RRCC Graduate! We work with industry professionals, national distributors and contractors of all sizes across the country to find potential jobs for our students. A placement package is created for each student which includes an introductory video interview, the student s academic track record and resume. While the students are still in training, we upload the videos to our website and organize them by location for your convenience! Our Job Placement Assistance Counselors also arrange in person, phone and/or Skype interviews with employers in the student s preferred employment location. Technicians coming out of this class have a great foundation. Having the NATE and EPA certificatons helps them get ready for the industry. I d choose them anytime. Richard Springer Houk Air Conditioning Inc. EASY STEPS Go to and follow these simple steps: 1. Go to the Hire A Tech page 2. Log in to our secure database of potential techs by using the LOGIN and PASSWORD: CONTRACTOR 3. Enter City, State or Zip Code that you are interested in and hit search. 4. Click on one of the currently available techs in your area! Do You Have a Tech in Mind? Send Them to RRCC! Retail Ready Career Center is dedicated to helping our students earn a certificate that rewards well-deserved men and women with an education that equips them with hands-on skills and knowledge that translates into a career versus a job. We Have Financing Options Available for Contractors & Students! (888) newtech@rrcfuture.com

6 RETAIL READY Career Center Empowering Students. Evolving Education West Kingsley Road Suite 103 Garland, TX Contact RRCC Today! (888)