The new heroes of the summer are getting ready as temperatures rise in the Central Texas summer heat.

Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology (HART) program offers students multiple options to start a promising career in the industry. 

First, the Certificate and Associate Degree program provides classroom and hands-on training to install, repair, and maintain Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems using the latest industry equipment. Since fall 2020, completions in the ACC program have increased 14%.

ACC offers a 50 percent discount for the Fast Track HVAC pathway. The rapid training program can be completed in just 16 to 20 weeks and for under $1,500. Students who complete the program can earn two industry certifications.