HVAC Technician at Adams & Son HVAC
at Adams & Son HVAC in North Stonington, CT
About This Program
Adams & Son HVAC sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in North Stonington, CT. This employer-sponsored, time-based program provides a paid training pathway for individuals in eastern Connecticut who want to enter the HVAC trade and develop skills with a local company that serves the region's residential and commercial markets.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced technicians learning to install, service, and troubleshoot heating and air conditioning systems. Technical instruction covers refrigeration and HVAC theory, electrical components, controls, refrigerant handling regulations, system diagnostics, and the codes that apply to HVAC work in Connecticut.
After completing the apprenticeship, graduates are prepared to work as journey-level HVAC technicians. Eastern Connecticut's mix of residential communities, commercial facilities, and tourism-related businesses creates a steady market for qualified HVAC professionals, and Adams & Son HVAC provides apprentices with direct, real-world exposure to that local market.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
HVAC Technician Career Outlook
National Median
$25.95/hr
~$53,976/yr
Apprentice Start
$16/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
HVAC technician employment is projected to grow faster than average, driven by new construction, system replacements, and the transition to energy-efficient and environmentally friendly equipment. The push toward heat pumps and smart building systems is creating new specialization opportunities. Experienced technicians with strong troubleshooting skills are in high demand across all regions.
What to Expect as a HVAC Technician Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Connecticut
HVAC Technicians in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Occupational and Professional Licensing.
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