Every student accepted into this cohort receives the SkillCat Scholarship — the complete program, toolkit and certifications included, at no cost to you.
$0 TO YOU
FULL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EVERY ACCEPTED STUDENT
13 WEEKS
PROGRAM LENGTH
EPA 608, OSHA 10, NATE RTW
GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS
CERTIFICATIONS
WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION
THE GOAL
BUILT TO GET YOU HIRED
We didn’t build another HVAC program. We rebuilt how people break into the trades.
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We asked contractors a simple question:
“What makes you say— 'HECK YES', when hiring apprentices?”
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Then we built JobReady around that. No filler. No outdated curriculum. Just the skills that matter—and the certifications employers actually look for (EPA 608, OSHA-10, & NATE Ready To Work).
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It’s fully online, so you can train on your own time without quitting your job or giving up time with your family.
But unlike anything else out there, you’re not just watching or learning theory.
We send you tools, and you do the work—real tasks, real tools, real reps.
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So when you show up on day one, it doesn’t feel like your first day. You already know how to do the job.
And your employer’s thinking: “We got a good one.”
THE DEAL
THE PROGRAM
COST
$0
COVERED BY
SkillCat Scholarship
DURATION
13 Weeks
WEEKLY TIME
10-15 Hours
FORMAT
Online/Live Sessions
START DATE
October 5, 2026
END DATE
January 10, 2027
WHAT'S INCLUDED
YOUR SCHOLARSHIP COVERS ALL OF IT
Your toolkit - courtesy of TruTech
10 weeks of coursework and hands-on activities
NATE Ready to Work, OSHA-10 and EPA 608 certifications
Weekly live sessions with experienced HVAC professionals
Meet & Greets with Partner Companies hiring in your area
Guaranteed interviews with Partner Companies hiring in your area
WHAT YOU GET
NO OTHER PROGRAM DOES THIS
TOOLS INCLUDED
We send you the tools you need to train. You'll start your career fully stocked & with gear you know how to use.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS
We connect you with Partner Companies ready to hire. No job hunting alone.
CERTIFICATIONS
EPA 608, OSHA 10 & NATE Ready To Work built into the program. Finish with credentials that employers look for on a resume.
LIVE COACHING
WEEKLY LIVE SESSIONS WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Weeks 1-10, Mondays at 6:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM MT / 3:00 PM PT.
We walk through the coursework and hands-on activities coming up that week, answer your questions, and learn from real world examples.
Sessions are mandatory, so you don't fall behind.
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You’re not left figuring this out alone.
Every week, you get live access to expert coaches with decades of real field experience.
Ask questions. Get unstuck. See how it’s actually done.
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YOUR COACHES
DAN RIGGS
Former Marine, military electrician turned HVAC tech. Built SkillCat's course content from the ground up. Knows what it takes to go from zero to job-ready.
CORINNE HAYES
A technician at heart — practical, detail‑driven, and grounded in what actually works on a jobsite, Corinne started her career in the field as an electrical apprentice in 2004, operated as a service technician for a residential home service company and later moved into an a role as an electrical/mechanical inspector, spending years diagnosing problems, pulling wire, and solving real‑world issues under pressure. That hands‑on experience still drives everything she builds today.
BUILT BY
INDUSTRY LEADERS & TRAINERS
BRYAN ORR
Bryan Orr is the founder of HVAC School—one of the most widely used and trusted training platforms in the industry—and the owner of Kalos Services, a large HVAC company.
With over 20 years in the trade, he has trained and worked with thousands of technicians.
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He’s built the training—and he does the hiring—so he knows exactly what makes someone ready on day one.
TY BRANAMAN
Ty Branaman is a Certified Master HVAC Educator with nearly 3 decades of hands-on experience in HVAC.
He now leads training at the GRIT Foundation and has helped thousands of technicians develop real, job-ready skills.
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He’s also the face behind Love2HVAC, one of the most trusted and widely followed HVAC channels online, where he teaches real-world techniques to technicians across the industry.
THE METHOD
13 WEEKS. 30 COURSES. REAL SKILLS
Every course is built around tasks you'll actually do on the job. You'll learn refrigeration fundamentals, electrical safety, system maintenance, and customer communication—all with hands-on activities using tools we ship to your door.
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By week 13, you'll have your EPA 608, OSHA, NATE, hands-on experience with real equipment, & the confidence to contribute from day one.
TOTAL COURSES
30
TOTAL HOURS
56
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
10
LIVE SESSIONS
10
WEEK 1
HVAC Foundations & Heat Transfer
Career path, safety, refrigerant basics
WEEK 2
Refrigeration Systems
Components, superheat, subcooling
WEEK 3
Electrical Fundamentals
Multimeter use, component checks, circuits
WEEK 4
Capacitors and Thermostats
Fault finding, wiring, split systems
WEEK 5
System Types
Gas furnaces, ductless, nameplate reading
WEEK 6
Gauges and Measurements
Hose fittings, analog gauges, airflow checks
WEEK 7
Tools and Safety
Field tools, lockout procedures, pre-maintenance
WEEK 8
Maintenance: Indoor
Cabinet cleaning, blower wheel, condenser
WEEK 9
Maintenance: Coils and Drains
Evaporator, condensate drains, float switches
WEEK 10
Job Readiness
Materials, customer skills, interview prep
WEEKS 11-13
Certifications
NATE RTW, OSHA-10, EPA 608
NEXT STEPS
THE DATES AND DEADLINES
SEPTEMBER 11
APPLICATION DEADLINE
SEPTEMBER 14
ALL APPLICANTS NOTIFIED OF ROUND 2 DECISIONS
SEPTEMBER 18
ROUND 2 RESPONSES DUE
SEPTEMBER 21
ALL APPLICANTS NOTIFIED OF FINAL DECISIONS
SEPTEMBER 28
PAYMENT DUE TO HOLD YOUR SEAT
OCTOBER 1
LIVE ORIENTATION
OCTOBER 5
PROGRAM BEGINS