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HVAC Programs in Massachusetts

HVAC Workfroce Pipeline: Schools & Graduating Talent

Helping Your Business Thrive Through Strategic Alliances

To hire or connect with graduating stuents, contact the programs directly using the information below. ACA/NE serves as a connector. Contractors are encouraged to build direct relationships with schools and training providers.

Webinar Recording: Build Your HVAC Workforce

Struggling to Find HVAC Technicians? Partner with Local Schools to Build Your Workforce

Free Webinar · April 15, 2026

Finding skilled HVAC technicians is one of the biggest challenges facing contractors today. Many Massachusetts schools are developing HVAC training programs and are actively seeking contractor partners.

In this webinar, you'll learn how to:

  • •Connect with local schools developing HVAC programs
  • •Influence curriculum to ensure students learn the skills your business needs
  • •Participate as advisory council members, guest speakers, or part-time trainers
  • •Build relationships that create a pipeline for future hires

Available Training Programs & Contacts

Cultivate Pathways
Contact
Michele Rudy
Program
Heat Pump Pre-Apprenticeship
Focus
Entry-level candidates with HVAC or construction exposure
Notes
Open to building custom hiring pipelines with employers
Roxbury Community College
Contact
Gregory Blaize
Program
HVAC & Building Automation
Pathway
Associate Degree (in development)
Notes
Seeking employer partners and advisory board participation
Greenfield Community College
Contacts
Sharon Cates - [email protected]
Lilian Autler - [email protected]
Program
HVAC / Energy Technology
Includes
Industry Certifications and 8-week internship
Notes
Graduates available; also part-time trainers
Quinsigamond Community College
Contact
Dennis Dean
Program
Applied TEchnologies / HVAC-related training
Notes
Open to employer connections
Northern Essex Community College
Contact
Peter Twichell
Focus
Employer partnerships and workforce connections
Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges (MACC)
Contact
Lisa Carchia
Role
Connects employers with all 15 Massachusetts community colleges
MassHire North Shore
Contact
Maranda Smith
Focus
Workforce training funding hiring support
MassCEC (Mass Clean Energy Center)
Contact
Christina Dellaventura
Offers
Internship funding, training support, workforce development programs
Emerald Cities Collaborative
Contact
Caroline Garcia
Focus
Workforce development and equity initiatives
Action for Equity
Contact
Weezy Waldstein
Focus
Workforce training and access programs

Graduating Cohorts (Contact Schools Directly)

ACA/NE members are encouraged to reach out directly to learn more about upcoming graduates and hiring opportunities.

Greenfield Community College
Program
HVAC / Energy Technology
Graduation
TBD
Candidates
TBD
Cultivate Pathways
Program
Heat Pump Pre-Apprenticeship
Graduation
Rolling Cohorts
Candidates
Available for placement
Roxbury Community College
Program
HVAC & Building Automation
Graduation
TBD

How to Engage with Schools

  • Reach out directly using the contacts above
  • Offer internships or co-op placements
  • Share job opportunities
  • Participate in advisory boards
  • Volunteer as a guest speaker or trainer

Funding Opportunities

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA)

Provides wage subsidies for training and onboarding new hires

Workforce Training Fund Program (Massachusettes)