Trade school resources

Links we recommend for anyone training for HVAC or another skilled trade. To compare schools and apprenticeships near you, start with our HVAC schools by state.

Official resources

• CareerOneStop: The U.S. Department of Labor’s career site, with salary, training and job search tools.
• CareerOneStop Local Training Finder: Search approved training programs near you, including HVAC.
• Apprenticeship.gov: Find registered apprenticeships and learn how they work.
• Apprenticeship Job Finder: Search open apprenticeship positions by trade and location.
• BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: HVAC mechanics and installers: Pay, job outlook and what the work involves, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification: The federal refrigerant handling certification that HVAC technicians need.
• College Scorecard: Federal data on cost, debt and earnings for schools.
• College Navigator: Look up any U.S. school’s tuition, programs and accreditation.

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