HVAC Technician at River Cities Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Ceu Authority)

River Cities Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CEU Authority), based in Sabula, IA, sponsors this employer-sponsored, registered, non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices are paid throughout training while gaining hands-on experience with heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems in Iowa's Tri-State river region.

The four-year, time-based program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop competency in installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems. Technical coursework covers refrigeration principles, electrical systems, controls, ductwork, load calculations, system diagnostics, and EPA refrigerant regulations, with continuing education units integrated into the program framework.

Graduates complete the program as qualified journey-level HVAC technicians. The multi-state service area served by River Cities gives apprentices exposure to a broad range of residential and commercial HVAC applications, preparing them well for careers across the Upper Midwest.