HVACR Program – Cincinnati, Ohio

Start your HVACR training at Fortis College, Cincinnati, Ohio

You have the power to change the trajectory of your career—and Fortis can help you get there. At Fortis College in Cincinnati, Ohio, our Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) program gives you the hands-on training and technical knowledge to turn your drive into a skilled trade career. Conveniently located for students across the Cincinnati metro region, Fortis offers practical experience working with real HVACR 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 College in Cincinnati for Your HVACR Training?

  • Graduate in as Little as 48 Instructional Weeks
    The Fortis HVACR diploma program is structured to help you start your career quickly, with focused, accelerated training that prepares you for real-world environments. 
  • Hands-on Training for an In-Demand field
    HVACR is a hands-on field, requiring technical training and problem-solving skills that are difficult to automate, ensuring continued demand for skilled technicians. Ohio is projected to see steady growth in HVACR technician employment; the national outlook is also strong, with 8% growth projected from 2024 to 2034 per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Career Support and Local Connections
    Students at Fortis College’s Cincinnati campus have access to personalized career guidance, resume assistance, and connections to local employers in the greater Cincinnati metro region. Fortis’ career services team is dedicated to helping students transition from training to 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 45246
Entry-Level Salary Range
Projected Growth
HVAC Mechanics and Installers
$38,836
+17.0%
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 HVACR—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 HVACR program at Fortis College in Cincinnati can help you train for a career that keeps the world cool, warm, and always in demand.

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