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ITEC offers a special zero-cost program for New York State residents

Sponsored by the New York Power Authority, our Greentech Program offers a no-cost-to-student, hands-on training with live equipment in real-world applications, providing you with a basic exposure to the various facets of the trade, and the emerging clean technologies of the future, and provide you with an industry certification that will help you get hired.

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What Does This Program Offer?

The Greentech Program at ITEC is a structured, skill-building experience designed to deliver serious results. Whether you are just out of high school or looking for a more rewarding career, our program provides the education, certification, and confidence you need.

Here’s what our students receive:

  • Exposure to a variety of live equipment : Our program includes an exposure to basic HVAC systems: from water heaters to gas furnaces, boilers, air conditioners and heat pumps; as well as a variety of commercial refrigeration equipment.
  • Certifications: EPA 608 testing and certification is included in the program.
  • Hands-on experience: Our students aren’t stuck watching PowerPoint presentations in a classroom. Instead, our 30,000-square-foot facility includes a full-scale indoor house, eight separate HVAC lab modules, and 10,000 square feet of interactive classrooms. You’ll train the same way you’ll work—on genuine equipment in realistic environments.

 

Benefits Of Completing This Program

ITEC sets you up to enter the workforce with a competitive edge. Here’s why:

  • Work-ready skills: You’ll leave the program knowing the basics of HVAC systems, the various roles in the industry and expectations of employers.
  • Official certifications: With earning the EPA 608 Universal Certification you’ll earn a nationally recognized credential that employers require.
  • Boosted confidence: Our certified instructors have had long careers in the field themselves. They’ll help you build your knowledge base and gain real-world confidence.
  • Career flexibility: HVAC is a broad field. Our program prepares you to pivot into specialty areas like Hydronics, Indoor Air Quality, or alternative energy.

Apply to ITEC’s Greentech program today!

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is limited to New York State residents only.
No. All tools needed will be provided.
The Greentech program is only available in person at our training center in Rochester, NY.
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Very impressive what they have built to help train young people interested in a great career path.

Michael S.

Michael S.

Great place for training for the trades.

Ron C.

Ron C.

I took the Heat Pump course offered here by ITEC and sponsored by NYSERDA. The instructors were phenomenal and experts at their trades with years of practical knowledge. The facility was very well equipped with tons of equipment to practice on along with top line tools…

Andrew G.

Andrew G.

As a service tech I felt the information I was taught went over everything I run into in the field

John D. - Clay’s Climate Control, Linwood, NJ, 2020 ACCA Contractor of the Year

John D. - Clay’s Climate Control, Linwood, NJ, 2020 ACCA Contractor of the Year

I would highly recommend ITEC…lots of hands on training in the lab

Brendan S. - Clay’s Climate Control, Linwood, NJ, 2020 ACCA Contractor of the Year

Brendan S. - Clay’s Climate Control, Linwood, NJ, 2020 ACCA Contractor of the Year

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