Ready to Work Academy: HVAC Infrastructure Technician 

The Ready to Work Academy: HVAC Infrastructure Technician is an accelerated bilingual (ES/EN) workforce training program delivered by Rocky Mountain Education Center at Red Rocks Community College in partnership with Mi Casa Resource Center and DRCOG (Denver regional Council of Governments). 
Participants receive classroom and hands-on training in refrigeration, electrical systems, heat pumps, preventative maintenance, duct systems, workplace safety, and customer service. 
Graduates leave with practical skills, hands-on experience, and industry credentials designed to support their transition into employment, apprenticeships, or advanced HVAC career pathways. Nationally recognized HVAC credentials are included as a strong foundation for employment, apprenticeships, or continued technical education. 

The program at a glance:  

• You will be Ready to Work: This training gives you the knowledge, skills, and credentials you need to start building a career in HVAC. 

• Time line: 100-hour training package in approximately five weeks, 4 cohorts in 2026 and 2027 

• Experience: Classroom + hands-on technical training 

• Recognition: Multiple industry-recognized credentials are included in the training – your pathway towards employment4 

• Funding: The DRCOG Workforce Development Grant makes this program free to attend for everyone who wants to enroll, in addition every participant receives a $ 1.350 stipend to compensate for time away from work 

Industry-recognized credentials included in the program:  

• OSHA 10 General Industry 

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification 

• HVAC Excellence/ESCO Employment Ready: Basic Refrigeration 

• HVAC Excellence/ESCO Employment Ready: Heat Pumps 

• HVAC Excellence/ESCO Employment Ready: Electrical Theory & Applications 

• Technical training also includes duct leakage testing, heat pump systems, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer service for HVAC technicians. 

• Curriculum overview: HVAC INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIANS COHORT 1 CLASS SCHEDULE.url 

2026 – 2028 Training Schedule:  

• Cohort 1: October 13 – November 19, 2026 

• Cohort 2: January 19 – February 26, 2027 (will be rescheduled, dates pending)  

• Cohort 3: September 7 – October 16, 2027 

• Cohort 4: January 18 – February 25, 2028 

Interested?

Fill out this form to find out if you qualify, we will get in touch with you https://micasaresourcecenter.tfaforms.net/5061059 

News and Press:  

Denver7 Anchor Micah Smith interviews Lorenzo Sanchez, HVAC career coach at Mi Casa Resource Center. 
 
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/new-program-offers-free-bilingual-hvac-training-for-denver-area-job-seekers  

HVAC MiCasa Collaboration  

Desideria Gallegos and Lorenzo Sanchez of Mi Casa signing up future participants at Red Rocks Community College, fall 2026.  

MiCasa Sign-Up with.jpeg 

HVAC 608

Build a foundation in refrigeration systems and the practices used to service and maintain refrigeration equipment. HVAC 608 introduces the basic theory behind refrigeration systems and provides an overview of key components and service procedures. 

Students will explore refrigeration system components, charging, refrigerant recycling, and system evacuation. The course is designed to provide foundational knowledge for those developing skills in HVAC and refrigeration and offers an opportunity to earn an Industry Recognized Certificate (IRC) that is accepted in all 50 states and does not expire.