HVAC-R Program – Fortis Institute, Lawrenceville, New Jersey

You’ve got this. Now get the training. HVAC-R training at Fortis Institute, Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Build your future with a career that’s always in demand. At Fortis Institute in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, our Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) program gives you the hands-on training and technical knowledge to turn your drive into a career in the skilled trades. Our program is designed to provide practical experience working with real HVAC-R systems under the guidance of experienced instructors. Students in their final quarter are eligible to take the EPA Universal Certification Exam, helping prepare them for success in the field.

Why Choose Fortis Institute in Lawrenceville for Your HVAC-R Training

  • Graduate in as Little as 48 Instructional Weeks
    The Fortis HVAC-R diploma program is structured to help you start your career quickly, with focused training that prepares you for real-world environments. 
  • Hands-on Training for an In-Demand field
    HVAC-R is a hands-on field, requiring technical training and problem-solving skills that are difficult to automate, ensuring continued demand for skilled technicians. Job growth is projected to grow nationwide over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
  • Career Support and Local Connections
    Lawrenceville is situated roughly halfway between Trenton and Princeton metropolitan areas. Students benefit from career services support, access to local job databases, and connections with local employers in communities all across this region.

Our students have access to personalized career guidance, resume assistance, and connections to local employers in and around the metro region. Fortis’ passionate career services team is dedicated to helping students transition from training to entry-level employment.

What is the employment outlook?

Local job outlook information provides insight into occupational wage and employment trends associated with the campus area. The information is based on third-party labor-market data. Wage figures represent estimates for workers in the selected occupation and geographic area; they are not based on the earnings of Fortis graduates. Employment, salary and other career outcomes are not guaranteed.

Position in 08648
Entry-Level Salary Range
Projected Growth
HVAC Mechanics and Installers
$45,611
+20.0%
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Source: Lightcast, using occupational information from O*NET and wage and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 wage data and 2024–2034 projections. O*NET® is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Lightcast modifications have not been reviewed, approved, endorsed or tested by USDOL/ETA.

Start your path toward an in-demand career in HVAC-R—where you can work as an entry-level service technician, installation technician, or apprentice heating and cooling technician and build a future that’s stable, rewarding, and full of opportunity. Request information to learn how the HVAC-R program at Fortis Institute can help you train for a career that keeps the world cool, warm, and always in demand.


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