Counties: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington
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NOTES ON ACCREDITATION & APPRENTICESHIP REGISTRATION
- Registered Apprenticeship programs are those that are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and Florida Department of Education, ensuring national standards for training and credentials.
- Technical certificate programs (like those at colleges/tech schools) prepare students for industry credentials and may complement apprenticeships, but do not on their own constitute a registered apprenticeship unless explicitly paired with employer sponsor training.
BAY COUNTY
There are no accredited programs physically located exclusively in Bay County, but residents are typically served by regional technical colleges and apprenticeship sponsors in Northwest Florida:
Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical – Apprenticeship Employment Pathway
- Description: Paid HVAC technician training through supervised field work. While not a formal school, Peaden is one of the region’s largest employers offering structured on the job HVAC training and hiring apprentices.
- Contact:
- Website: https://www.peaden.com
- Phone: 850.872.1004
Locklin Technical College – HVAC/R & Plumbing Programs
- Description: Offers Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) training and Plumbing Apprenticeship programs that combine classroom instruction with practical, on-site skill development. Registered with Florida’s technical education system.
- Contact: Locklin Technical College, Milton, FL (serves Bay County region)
- Phone: 850.983.5700
- Email: contact@locklintech.com
- Website: https://www.locklintech.com/
CALHOUN COUNTY
Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical – Apprenticeship Employment Pathway
- Description: Paid HVAC technician training through supervised field work. While not a formal school, Peaden is one of the region’s largest employers offering structured on the job HVAC training and hiring apprentices.
- Contact:
- Website: https://www.peaden.com
- Phone: 850.872.1004
Locklin Technical College – HVAC/R & Plumbing Programs
- Description: Offers Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) training and Plumbing Apprenticeship programs that combine classroom instruction with practical, on-site skill development. Registered with Florida’s technical education system.
- Contact: Locklin Technical College, Milton, FL (serves Bay County region)
- Phone: 850.983.5700
- Email: contact@locklintech.com
- Website: https://www.locklintech.com/
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Pensacola State College – Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (NCCER Accredited)
- Description: Fully accredited HVAC program with NCCER certification.
- Location: Pensacola
- Contact:
- Website: https://www.pensacolastate.edu/academic-programs/hvac-vc/
- Phone: 850.484.1000
Fortis Institute – Pensacola (HVAC/R Program)
- Description: Accredited HVAC/R diploma program preparing students for entry level HVAC careers.
- Location: Pensacola
- Contact:
- Website: https://www.fortis.edu/campuses/florida/pensacola/hvac
- Phone: 850.476.7607
George Stone Technical College – HVAC/R Program
- Location: Pensacola, FL
- Description: Accredited technical college offering Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) certificate training with classroom and hands-on instruction. Prepares students for entry-level HVAC careers and EPA certification. Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
- Contact:
- Address: 2400 Longleaf Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
- Phone: 850.941.6200
- Website: https://gstc.escambiaschools.org/
Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical – Apprenticeship Employment Pathway
- Description: Paid HVAC technician training through supervised field work. While not a formal school, Peaden is one of the region’s largest employers offering structured on the job HVAC training and hiring apprentices.
- Contact:
- Website: https://www.peaden.com
- Phone: 850.872.1004
Locklin Technical College – HVAC/R & Plumbing Programs
- Description: Offers Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) training and Plumbing Apprenticeship programs that combine classroom instruction with practical, on-site skill development. Registered with Florida’s technical education system.
- Contact: Locklin Technical College, Milton, FL (serves Bay County region)
- Phone: 850.983.5700
- Email: contact@locklintech.com
- Website: https://www.locklintech.com/
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Franklin does not host accredited programs directly; residents usually attend nearby regional training providers such as Lively Technical College (Leon County) or DOE-registered apprenticeship sponsors (statewide).
Lively Technical College – HVAC/R & Plumbing Training
- Description: Accredited technical college offering Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) and Plumbing programs with classroom and lab instruction. Prepares students for industry certifications and entry-level employment.
- Location: Tallahassee, FL (serves Gadsden)
- Contact:
- Address: 500 N. Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304
- Phone: 850.487.7555
- Website: https://www.livelytech.com/
Florida Training Services – HVAC Apprenticeship (Regional)
- Description: State registered HVAC apprenticeship with Atlantic Technical College.
- Website: https://floridatrainingservices.com/fts-hvac-apprenticeship/
GADSDEN COUNTY
Tallahassee State College – Gadsden Center (Regional Access)
- Description: Provides access to vocational programs, though HVAC is offered at the main campus.
- Contact:
- Website: https://www.tsc.fl.edu/about/locations/gadsden-center/
- Phone: 850.201.6100
Lively Technical College – HVAC/R & Plumbing Training
- Description: Accredited technical college offering Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) and Plumbing programs with classroom and lab instruction. Prepares students for industry certifications and entry-level employment.
- Location: Tallahassee, FL (serves Gadsden)
- Contact:
- Address: 500 N. Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304
- Phone: 850.487.7555
- Website: https://www.livelytech.com/
Additional Apprenticeship & Training Resources (Available Across Counties)
PHCC Academy® – Online Apprentice Courses
- Description: Offers online related technical instruction (RTI) for both plumbing and HVACR apprenticeships recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. Programs provide structured classroom instruction that apprentices can complete remotely while coordinating on-the-job training with an employer sponsor. Apprentices must confirm acceptance of online RTI in Florida and coordinate OJT.
- Website: https://www.phccweb.org/foundation/phcc-academy-plumbing-hvac-apprenticeship-courses/
Statewide/Regional Apprenticeship Resources (Serves All Listed Counties)
Florida Department of Education – Registered Apprenticeship Programs
- Description: Oversees and supports registered HVACR and plumbing apprenticeship programs through partnerships with employers and training providers. Includes apprenticeship contacts for the Northwest Florida region (Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson) and the Tallahassee region (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon).
- Key Contact (Panhandle & Big Bend):
- Contact:
- Apprenticeship Training Representative: Paul Adams
- Phone: 850-245-9013
- Email: Paul.Adams@fldoe.org
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Academy
- Description: Offers online related technical instruction (RTI) for HVAC and plumbing apprenticeships recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor; used in combination with employer-sponsored on-the-job training. Apprentices must confirm state acceptance.
Notes & Tips for Apprenticeship Seekers and Students
- Florida registered apprenticeships combine structured classroom instruction with paid on-the-job learning and are overseen by the Florida Department of Education and US Dept. of Labor.
- CareerSource centers in the region (e.g., CareerSource Suncoast) and the Florida DOE Apprenticeship Office serving your county can help connect job seekers with local registered apprenticeship opportunities.
- Some training programs (e.g., adult education HVAC/plumbing courses) prepare students to enter apprenticeships or placement with employers even if they aren’t registered apprenticeships themselves.
