L & I Refrigeration, Inc.

Middlefield, CTEmployerRegistered Apprenticeship

About L & I Refrigeration, Inc.

L & I Refrigeration, Inc. is a registered apprenticeship sponsor in Middlefield, CT. It currently lists an apprenticeship pathway in HVAC Technician. As a registered apprenticeship sponsor, it offers earn-while-you-learn training that combines paid on-the-job experience with related classroom instruction. Use this page to review current occupations, contact details, and sponsor information before applying.

Contact Information

43 Industrial Park Access Road, Middlefield, CT 06455

Apprenticeship Programs(1)

HVAC Technician

Time-BasedPaid Training

Duration

4 years

OJT Hours

8,000

RTI Hours

576

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.

View full hvac techniciancareer guide →BLS, May 2023

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

CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+

Duration6–24 months

Starting wageEntry-level

ExperienceHands-on labs

CredentialCertificate / diploma

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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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