Program includes instructor-led hands-on training with Live equipment, manufacturer-specific training days (Ducted and Ductless), and Workday Experiences in the field with licensed contractors.

Learn all about the Green Construction Career pathway to top quality job opportunities available now in the HP/HVAC (Heat Pump/Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industry.
Receive hands-on training with distributors and top manufacturers on their specific equipment.
Get in-the-field exposure to what these jobs are all about.
Talk to licensed contractors who are actively seeking employees.

This training program will introduce students to a HVAC/HP career in the fastest growing “Clean Energy/Green construction” industry. It will give them a foundational understanding of different types of heat pumps (HPs), applications, installation requirements, and key points to guiding others on evaluation of these systems in homes and businesses.

Participants will learn directly from top Colorado manufacturers and distributors how to perform quality installs on their specific equipment. They will also get to experience being with contractors in the field, and a have chance to talk with these potential employers.

5 Days to Complete the Program! (4 days for Upskillers*)

Days 1 & 1/2 of Day 2: Distributor instructor-led Heat Pump Fundamentals in a live lab. Learn about the full process of HP Installation from start to finish. Two 8-hour days (lunch included). (Provided by Johnstone Supply Denver)

Days 2 - 4: Manufacturers’ Product-Specific Heat Pump Training (ducted and ductless). Learn directly from each of the three top Colorado manufacturers how to perform quality installs to specifications on their specific equipment. Spend partial days of instruction with each manufacturer (Provided by manufacturers Fujitsu, Daiken, Bosch, and Appion). The second half of Day 4 includes Live Lab and/or a Facility Tour & Orientation prep for Workday Experiences.

Day 5 (for new-to-industry trainees): Participate in a hands-on in-the-field Workday Experience with a hiring HP/HVAC contractor to experience all things HVAC, including work environment, install skills, and contractor culture. This is a great opportunity for job seekers to spend time with licensed contractors who are actively screening and recruiting new hires. Employers and job seekers get to know each other and see if they are a good fit while learning what the job is all about. For students who may not be eligible for in-the-field Workday Experiences, alternative office/facility job exploration tour and/or informational interviews may be available. Optional/additional Workday Experiences may be available.

Hiring contractors are invited to host Workday Experiences and to set up times to meet with program graduates.

Upon completion of the above training and in-field Workday Experiences, graduates of the program will be ready to start a career as a Heat Pump Helper/Installer Apprentice with one of the select HVAC Contractors in this program. Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and connections to licensed contractors with hiring opportunities. This opens the door to potential employment!

* Upskiller training has the same schedule format for Days 1-4, however, there is no Workday Experience. Students will work with their current employers to apply their new skills at their business.

2025 Training Session Dates:

April 21 - 25 complete
June 23 - 27 - Register Now!
September 29 - Oct. 3
November 10 - 14

Contact us to Sign up now!

2025 Session Schedule*

All days are 8:00am- 5:00pm (lunch included)

Days 1 and 2 (morning) Distributor instructor-led Heat Pump Fundamentals in a live lab. Learn about the full process of quality Heat Pump Installation from start to finish. 1.5 days (lunch included). (Provided by Johnstone Supply Denver)

Day 2 (afternoon), Day 3 (all day) & Day 4 (morning): Manufacturer-specific equipment training sessions for quality installs. Partial days for each manufacturer: Fujitsu, Daikin, and Bosch, Appion

Day 4 (afternoon): Live Lab and/or Facility Tour & Orientation prep for Workdays

Day 5** (or the following week): 8-hour hands-on, in-the-field Workday Experiences with select licensed contractors.

For hiring contractors, this can be set up as a day to connect with program graduates. Please contact us for more details.

Note: participants must have a current driver’s license and be willing to have a background check and drug screening if required in the hiring process.

See program Training Schedule* for the week.

* Schedule subject to change.

** Does not include Upskiller students.

TRAINING LOCATION:

Johnstone Supply Denver

2701 W. 7th Ave.

Denver, CO 80204 - 2nd Floor classroom

Contractors interested in participating contact admin@eebco.org and complete this form.

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(Classes available in English and Spanish)

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To register or for more information

send a request to Deb, EEBC Member Relations,

at admin@eebco.org or call 720-274-9764

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