HVAC Technician at Manny's HVAC
at Manny's HVAC in Trenton, NJ
About This Program
Manny's HVAC, located in Trenton, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship through a non-union, employer-based program. Apprentices earn wages throughout training, gaining the hands-on skills and technical knowledge needed to build a lasting career in the heating and cooling trade.
The four-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work in the field with Manny's experienced technicians, learning to install, service, and troubleshoot residential and commercial HVAC systems. Technical instruction covers refrigeration principles, electrical systems, HVAC controls, system diagnostics, load calculations, and applicable safety and code requirements.
Completing the program qualifies apprentices as journey-level HVAC technicians, prepared to handle a wide variety of heating and cooling systems on their own. Trenton's urban and surrounding suburban areas offer consistent demand for skilled HVAC professionals across residential, commercial, and light industrial sectors.
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.
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