HVAC Technician at Glasco Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Glasco Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. in South Windsor, CT

About This Program

Glasco Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in South Windsor, CT. This is a non-union, employer-sponsored program where apprentices are paid from day one while they build the skills needed for a long-term career in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

The program runs four years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside experienced technicians at Glasco, apprentices learn to install, maintain, and repair residential and commercial HVAC systems. Classroom instruction covers topics such as refrigeration principles, electrical fundamentals, system diagnostics, energy efficiency, and safety practices.

Upon completing the program, apprentices are prepared to work as journey-level HVAC technicians. This credential opens doors to steady employment in a trade with consistent demand, and the hands-on experience gained through Glasco provides a strong foundation for a full career in the HVAC industry.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$16.00/hr
Journeyman wage$25.95/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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.

View full Connecticutlicensing requirements →

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