Students in our HVAC program learn how to maintain and repair heating and cooling systems. Graduates are qualified to work as HVAC helpers, installers and technicians in offices and residential buildings. Our CET programs take 6 to 9 months to complete and leads to industry certification. After graduation, students are certified and prepared to start their new careers earning an on average $18/hour, which is higher than DCu2019s minimum wage. Our training is both practical and hands-on. It includes an externship with one of ouru00a0Employer Partners, so that students can practice their skills in the real world. During the program, students also have access to our otheru00a0services, includingu00a0housingu00a0andu00a0u00a0healthcare.u00a0 Applications for CET programs are open to adults over the age of 18, living in the DC area. Applicants do not need to have a high school diploma or GED, and students with criminal histories are still eligible. Our programs donu2019t have sessions or semesters, which means we have new students starting each week.u00a0