RACCA has a highly successful and respected Apprenticeship Program that continues to provide needed training to the HVAC/R Industry.

HVACR contractors that are looking for formal training for an outstanding employee should consider this economical and proven program.

For companies wanting to sponsor apprentices, click here for application

Your employee is indentured into a four-year program registered with Florida’s Department of Education under standards set by the U. S. Department of Labor.

Apprentices attend class 2 nights per week while they work full-time for their employer during the day. No evening classes are held during the busy summer months.

Classes meet either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Classes are conducted at Pinellas Technical College, located near the St. Petersburg/Clearwater airport.

We will begin accepting applications after July 1, 2025 for the 2025/2026 classroom year. Classes will begin Tuesday evening, September 2, 2025.

Our program is designed to train individuals for a career in Residential and Light-Commercial HVAC Installer/Servicer.

Contractor firms pay the tuition and book cost for their Apprentices. Costs per Apprentice is $850.00 per year. Firms that are members of RACCA receive a discount of $175.00. Apprentices must be employed full-time and sponsored by a HVAC Contractor doing business in the Tampa Bay area.

Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday classes are held at Pinellas Technical College (PTC), located near the St. Petersburg/Clearwater airport.

For more information contact Keane Bismarck (Apprenticeship Program Administrator) at 813-253-9859 or by email at apprenticeship@racca-florida.org.