HVAC Technician at Tallahassee Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association Apprenticeship Program, GNJ

The Tallahassee Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association Apprenticeship Program, GNJ, based in Tallahassee, FL, is an employer-sponsored, non-union registered apprenticeship program for aspiring HVAC technicians. Apprentices are paid throughout training while working with member contractors across the Tallahassee area.

This four-year, time-based program combines 8,000 hours of hands-on field training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration systems. Coursework covers refrigeration theory, electrical systems, load calculations, ductwork design, system diagnostics, and EPA refrigerant handling regulations.

Graduates earn journey-level HVAC technician standing and are well prepared to pursue careers with local contractors. The association format connects apprentices with multiple employers, broadening their exposure to different systems and job types throughout their training.